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ACTIVITIES ON CONNECTORS 1.- LINK THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BY MEANS OF A CONNECTOR: a)

I haven’t studied enough this term. ________________ , I have failed my exams.

b) They finished playing the match _______________they were quite tired. c)

I want Susan to come to the party ____________ I can introduce her to my friend Peter.

d) _____________ she didn’t call us, we thought she didn’t want to come to the cinema with us. e)

Mandy went to the library ___________ give a book back and ___________ borrow a new one.

f)

Things have changed in relation to women’s role in society; _____________ , both men and women share the housework.

g) Mike hated Jenny at first. ________________, he fell in love with her in the end. h) Sevilla lost their match against Jerez. ______________, Betis was defeated by Jaen. i)

The teacher gave us more activities ______________ we could practise on Christmas holiday.

j)

A lot of people in poor countries sell drugs ______________ their children can have food to eat.

2.-

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING

AND USING THE CONNECTOR GIVEN TO YOU. REMEMBER THAT YOU OFTEN HAVE TO MAKE SOME OTHER CHANGES IN THE SENTENCES: 1.

Despite his heart disease, he ran 5 miles everyday.

2.

David collected stamps when he was a child. He collected The Beatles posters too.

3.

I think the Internet has a lot of advantages, but it has a lot of disadvantages too.

4.

My father loved Dire Straits. That’s why he bought all their albums.

5.

As a result of his bad marks at school, he decided to leave three years ago and start working.

6.

Luke had to repair the roof before the rainy weather came, so I helped him.

7.

Esther called me up. She wanted to talk to me because she felt lonely without her mother.

8.

I don’t like Brad Pitt’s movies. Well, I only like Seven.

9.

David is a very kind person, but his brother is very stupid.

10. Kathy wanted to listen to Paul McCartney live, so she travelled to Liverpool.

3.- CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION: 1.

In spite of/Although it is unlawful, they sell tobbacco to teenagers under eighteen in that shop.

2.

Since/Due to she was late, the teacher didn’t let her into the classroom.

3.

My little brother always tells me tender things so that/ in order to I will play with him.

4.

Frank sold his old car to/for to buy a new one.

5.

My neighbour had no car and, therefore/however, he had to walk everywhere.

6.

Rich countries don’t help poor countries but/thus they exploit them.

7.

My parents will let me go to Italy unless/as long as I get good results at the end of the course.

8.

I watch football on TV despite/although I prefer basket to football.

9.

I would like to go to France at Christmas. Although/However, that’s not possible. I don’t have enough money!


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