CONNECTORS words that link sentences. Ex: He was having a shower. The phone rang.

When the phone rang, he was having a shower.

They moved to the USA so that they
could escape.
She sold her guitar to buy a computer.
He left his home in order that he
might become independent.
He went out in order to buy a pizza.
When the weather is fine, we go for
a drive.
While she was watching TV, she
heard a noise.
After they had dinner, they went to
the caf.
As soon as he saw her, he smiled at
her.

So that*
So that*
To
To
In order to
In order to
In order that*
In order that*
(* + modal verb)
(* + modal verb)
If you dont study, youll
fail.
Take your umbrella in
case it rains.
I dont know whether to
sit or to stand.
Unless he comes, we
wont get to know him.

When
When
While*
While*
After
After
Until
Until
Since
Since
As soon as
As soon as
(*+Past/

If
If
In case
In case
Unless
Unless
Whether
Whether

(*+Past/
Pres.
Pres.
Continuous)
Continuous)

Although*
Although*
But
But
In spite of **
In spite of **
(* + clause)
(* + clause)
(** + gerund
(** + gerund
or noun)
or noun)

Because
Because
As
As
Since
Since

Im not going out because Ive got

a terrible cold.
She gave up smoking as it was
damaging her health.
We wont move into London since
we dont have a house there.

He always carries his umbrella although the

weather is fine.
He got married but his wife left him later.
She couldnt get the job in spite of trying
hard.
She couldnt get the job in spite of her
effort.

Indicate which kind of connector is presented in the following sentences. Follow the example.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

It rained a lot but he went to the cinema all the same.

I wont go to the cinema since its raining a lot.
I havent seen Mary since I went to the cinema.
When I saw Mary she was at the cinema.
If you go to the cinema, call Mary.
I go to the cinema to relax.

CONTRAST

JOIN THE TWO SENTENCES WITH A SUITABLE CONNECTOR. YOU CAN WRITE MORE THAN
ONE SENTENCE AND YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE THE SENTENCES.

A. CONTRAST
1. He wanted to read the newspaper. He watched TV.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Nelson was very ill. He didnt go to the doctor.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Kate is allergic to chocolate. She ate a bit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B. PURPOSE
1. The news arrive our homes. We are well informed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. They study foreign languages. They speak with their foreign friends.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Tom reads a lot. He writes perfectly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C. REASON / CAUSE
1. Reporters invade peoples lives. People dont trust the press.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Peter went to the doctor. He wasnt feeling well.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Anne cried a lot. Her dog died.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D. CONDITION
1. She has not made up her mind yet. She doesnt know if she wants to go to university or not.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Ill go to the party. The only condition is that he asks me.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Maria will go to England. Theres one condition though her parents let her.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------E. TIME
1. They arrived home. Their parents were listening to the radio.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. They arrived at the cinema. The film had already begun.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. The pupils answered the test right away. They received the test.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Reason
Time
Time
Condition
Purpose

2nd page
A. CONTRAST
1. He wanted to read the newspaper but he watched TV.
Although he wanted to read the newspaper, he watched TV.
2. Nelson was very ill but he didnt go to the doctor.
Although Nelson was very ill, he didnt go to the doctor.
In spite of being very ill, he didnt go to the doctor.
In spite of his illness, he didnt go to the doctor.
3. Although Kate is allergic to chocolate, she ate a bit.
Kate is allergic to chocolate but she ate a bit.
In spite of being allergic to chocolate, she ate a bit.
In spite of her allergy, she ate a bit of chocolate.
B. PURPOSE
1. The news arrive our homes so that we can be well informed.
In order to be well informed, the news arrive our homes.
2. They study foreign languages to speak with their foreign friends.
They study foreign languages so that they can speak with their foreign friends.
They study foreign languages so as to speak with their foreign friends.
3. Tom reads a lot so as to write perfectly.
Tom reads a lot so that he can write perfectly.
C. REASON / CAUSE
1. People dont trust the press because reporters invade peoples lives.
Since reporters invade peoples lives, people dont trust the press.
2. Peter went to the doctor because he wasnt feeling well.
As Peter wasnt feeling well, he went to the doctor.
3. Anne cried a lot because her dog died.
Since Annes dog died, she cried a lot.
D. CONDITION
1. She doesnt know whether she wants to go to university or not.
2. Ill go to the party if he asks me.
I wont go to the party unless he asks me.
In case he asks me, Ill go to the party.
3. Maria will go to England if her parents let her.
In case her parents let her, Maria will go to England.
E. TIME
1. When they arrived home, their parents were listening to the radio.
2. When they arrived at the cinema, the film had already begun.
3. As soon the received the test, they answered the test right away.