CONNECTORS

ADDITION CONTRAST CAUSE RESULT PURPOSE

- Also - But - Because - So - To
- Moreover - However - Since - Therefore - In order (not)
- In addition - Nevertheless - As - Consequently to
-Furthermore - Although - Because of - Thus - So as (not)to
- Besides - Even though - Due to - As a result - So that
- What is - In spite of - As a result - For this
more - Despite of reason
- As well as - In spite of the - That is why
fact that
- Despite the
fact
- On the one
hand/ On the
other hand

1 Choose the correct connector.

1 Many people have started exercising in recent years. In addition/ However, healthy, natural
foods have become quite popular.

2 Anna has got a lovely personality in spite of/ as well as a great sense of humour.

3 Extreme sports can be very dangerous. Nevertheless/ Furthermore, many people enjoy
them.

4 Our plane arrived an hour late. Moreover / However, two of our suitcases were lost.

5 Anthony likes his new job as well as/ despite the low pay.

6 He sometimes eats fish although/ despite he is vegetarian.

7 I have to walk my dog tonight, in spite of / even though Im very tired.

8 James never learned Spanish although/ in spite of living in Seville for several years.

9 Van Gogh was a fantastic artista. Despite/ Even though this, he never sold a painting during
his lifetime.

10 Even though/ Despite the fact that it was far, we decided to walk.
2 Rewrite the sentences using the connectors in brackets.

1 Our town has got several sports centres. It has also got a football stadium. (as wll as; what is
more).

2 Emma is a talented artist but she hasnt got time to Paint. (however; although)

3 It is often faster to go by train tan by car and it is cheaper. (also/ in addition)

4 On the one hand, we havent got much money.

On the other hand, we prefer eating to cooking. (nevertheless/ despite)