A. Complete each sentence with
a connector from the bubble.
A. Complete each sentence with
a connector from the bubble.
B. Read the sentences and cross
out the wrong connectors.
1. She ended up eating a whole
box of her favourite chocolates even though/ despite/ yet she is on a diet.
2. I don’t think you should spend so much money on gifts; although/ but/ however , the decision is yours.
3. My mum usually bakes the Christmas cake on December 8th, but/ even though/ however this year she couldn’t.
4. In spite of the fact that/ Despite/ Although cultural differences, Christmas brings people together.
5. They have always enjoyed the Christmas season despite the fact that/ although/ in spite of being atheists.
6. She feels strange despite/ although/however she doesn’t know why.
7. I don’t think he did it but/ despite/ however who’s to say.
11. She thanked me about / for/ at helping her.
a) although/ (3)
even though )
b) but/yet (3)
c) however ( 3)
d) in spite of/
despite (3)
1. She was tired, … she went out.
2. … the snow, she went downtown.
3. Her homework was very difficult; …,
she managed to do it.
4. She smokes, … she’s not into drugs.
5. I like dogs, … I don’t like cats.
6. She didn’t have much money, …, she enjoyed window shopping.
7. The stores are full of shoppers … the crisis.
8. I feel like going to Pizza Hut … it’s a bit late.
9. … the fact that he worked hard, he couldn’t afford to buy a new house.
10. … she loved him, she condemned his attitude.
11. She bought the expensive dress … she was aware she wouldn’t be able to go out for the rest of the month.
12. They don’t like piercings,…, they will let Anna have one for Christmas.
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4. Absolutely! _________________ I love all her songs, my favourite is definitely “Mason”.
C. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate connectors.
1. What are you going to give mum and dad? I wanted to give them Crystal Bowersox’s new CD ________________ I don’t have enough money.
2. The farmer’s daughter? I’m sure mum and dad would love it, __________ , they will have to listen to it on AOL Music.
3. Yeah, I’ve already listened to it. ________________ being a great songwriter, she really outdid herself, didn’t she?
6. Yeah, it’s a nice song. I really admire her talent and her character… __________ I wish she was more outgoing.
7. Yeah, she’s a little bit shy.
D. Now join these sentences using the connectors in brackets.
1. We have bought a few presents for the kids. This year we can’t afford the Christmas they want. (In spite of) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. We will live out the season with happiness. It doesn’t matter what will be going under the tree. ( (despite) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Christmas used to be about love and caring. That has completely changed in the last decades.( (but) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Times are tough. People aren’t willing to abandon traditions. ( (Although) __________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. She spends the whole day in the kitchen. She enjoys Christmas supper. ( (however) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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D. Now join these sentences using the connectors in brackets.
1. We have bought a few presents for the kids. This year we can’t afford the Christmas they want. (In spite of) In spite of buying/ having bought a few presents for the kids, this year we can’t afford …….
2. We will live out the season with happiness. It doesn’t matter what will be going under the tree. ( (despite)
We will live out the season with happiness despite what will be going under the tree.
3. Christmas used to be about love and caring. That has completely changed in the last decades.( (but)
Christmas used to be about love and caring, but that has completely changed in the last decades.
4. Times are tough. People aren’t willing to abandon traditions. ( (Although)
Although times are tough, people aren’t willing to abandon traditions.
5. She spends the whole day in the kitchen. She enjoys Christmas supper. ( (however) She spends the whole day in the kitchen; however, she enjoys Christmas supper
C. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate connectors.
1. What are you going to give mum and dad? I wanted to give them Crystal Bowersox’s new CD but I don’t have enough money.
7. Yeah, she’s a little bit shy.
6. Yeah, it’s a nice song. I really admire her talent and her character… _ but I wish she was more outgoing.
5. I like it too, but I prefer “Hold on”.
3. Yeah, I’ve already listened to it. Despite/ In spite of being a great songwriter, she really outdid herself, didn’t she?
2. The farmer’s daughter? I’m sure mum and dad would love it, however , they will have to listen to it on AOL Music.
4. Absolutely! Although I love all her songs, my favourite is definitely “Mason”.
1. She was tired, … she went out.
2. … the snow, she went downtown.
3. Her homework was very difficult; …,
she managed to do it.
4. She smokes, … she’s not into drugs.
5. I like dogs, … I don’t like cats.
6. She didn’t have much money, …, she enjoyed window shopping.
7. The stores are full of shoppers … the crisis.
8. I feel like going to Pizza Hut … it’s a bit late.
9. … the fact that he worked hard, he couldn’t afford to buy a new house.
10. … she loved him, she condemned his attitude.
11. She bought the expensive dress … she was aware she wouldn’t be able to go out for the rest of the month.
12. They don’t like piercings,…, they will let Anna have one for Christmas.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 b d c b b c d a d a a c
a) although/ (3)
even though )
b) but/yet (3)
c) however ( 3)
d) in spite of/
despite (3)
5. I like it too, ___________I prefer “Hold on”.
B. Read the sentences and cross
out the wrong connectors.
1. She ended up eating a whole
box of her favourite chocolates even though/ despite/ yet she is on a diet.
2. I don’t think you should spend so much money on gifts; although/ but/ however , the decision is yours.
3. My mum usually bakes the Christmas cake on December 8th, but/ even though/ however this year she couldn’t.
4. In spite of the fact that/ Despite/ Although cultural differences, Christmas brings people together.
5. They have always enjoyed the Christmas season despite the fact that/ although/ in spite of being atheists.
6. She feels strange despite/ although/however she doesn’t know why.
7. I don’t think he did it but/ despite/ however who’s to say.
11. She thanked me about / for/ at helping her.