Connectors

EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS ( CONTRAST)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE CONJUNCTIONS

• 1. Elizabeth works hard, _____________ Jane is lazy.
• (a) and (b) or
• (c) because (d) but
• 2. ________ he is poor, he is contented.
• (a) unless (b) until
• (c) though (d) yet
• 3. I trust her ___________ she always speaks the truth.
• (a) hence (b) thus
• (c) because (d) but
• 4. Wait for me ________ I return.
• (a) if (b) so
• (c) till (d) as
• 5. I rang the bell __________ no one answered.
• (a) and (b) but
• (c) so (d) if

• 6. He failed in the examination _________ he did not work hard.
• (a) but (b) although
• (c) because (d) therefore
• 7. You must not tell lies __________ your mother will punish you.
• (a) or (b) but
• (c) and (d) unless
• 8. Don’t go there ________ you are called.
• (a) since (b) therefore
• (c) unless (d) because
• 9. Is Rita your sister _________ your cousin.
• (a) and (b) but
• (c) or (d) because
• 10. I am going to Kolkatta ___________ my brother is going to Chennai.
• (a) but (b) and

• 6. He failed in the examination _________ he did not work hard.
• (a) but (b) although
• (c) because (d) therefore
• 7. You must not tell lies __________ your mother will punish you.
• (a) or (b) but
• (c) and (d) unless
• 8. Don’t go there ________ you are called.
• (a) since (b) therefore
• (c) unless (d) because
• 9. Is Rita your sister _________ your cousin.
• (a) and (b) but
• (c) or (d) because
• 10. I am going to Kolkatta ___________ my brother is going to Chennai.
• (a) but (b) and
• (c) because (d) since

• 11. __________ he was an industrious worker, I encouraged him.
• (a) unless (b) though
• (c) before (d) as
• 12. You will get late _____________ you hurry to the meeting.
• (a) because (b) unless
• (c) if (d) though
• 13. You must be tired _______ you have walked such a long distance.
• (a) though (b) than
• (c) but (d) since
• 14. Not ___________ I loved Ceasar less, but that I loved Rome more.
• (a) than (b) if
• (c) that (d) though
• 15. I am in the right _________, you are in the wrong.
• (a) because (b) since
• (c) for (d) but

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONTRAST CONNECTOR (
WHEREAS, BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ON
THE OTHER HAND
• 1._____________ Andrew was warned of the risks,
he decided to travel alone to South America.
2. Maria did not get a promotion______________
her qualifications.
3. Zambia is a land- locked country,____________
Kenya has a coastline.
• 4.On the one hand, you could rent a flat instead of
buying one.
• __________you are always at the mercy of
landlords.
• 5.This restaurant has a good
reputation,______________ that one does
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
• 1.Although Andrew was warned of the risks, he
decided to travel alone to South America.
2. Maria did not get a promotion______________
her qualifications.
buying one.
landlords.
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
2. Maria did not get a promotion despite/in spite of
her qualifications.
buying one.
landlords.
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
her qualifications.
3. Zambia is a land- locked country, whereas/while
buying one.
landlords.
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
her qualifications.
buying one.
• On the other hand you are always at the mercy of
landlords.
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
her qualifications.
buying one.
• On the other hand you are always at the mercy of
landlords.
• 5.This restaurant has a good reputation, whereas
that one does
• not.

THE OTHER HAND
• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit.__________________,
people are often caught speeding.
• 7. You won’t be forgiven___________________
your apology.
• 8. We couldn’t find a house to
buy_______________we looked at quite a
• few.
• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad____________
his popularity.
• 10. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his
sister is lively and talkative

THE OTHER HAND
• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit. However, people are
often caught speeding.
• 7. You won’t be forgiven___________________
your apology.
• few.
his popularity.

THE OTHER HAND
• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit. However, people are
often caught speeding.
• 7. You won’t be forgiven despite/ in spite of your
apology.
• few.
his popularity.

THE OTHER HAND
• 6. The city has a 50 kph limit. However, people
are often caught speeding.
apology.
• 8. We couldn’t find a house to buy although we
looked at quite a few.
• 9. He always looks so lonely and
sad____________ his popularity.

THE OTHER HAND
apology.
• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad despite/ in
spite of his popularity.

THE OTHER HAND
apology.
• 9. He always looks so lonely and sad despite/ in
spite of his popularity.
• 10. He is quiet and shy, whereas his sister is
lively and talkative

TRANSFORM THE SENTENCES BELOW USING THE
WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 1.- It rained yesterday, but they played the football match. (despite)
•
_______________________________________________________________
• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, but she never wants to play with me. (in spite of)
•
_______________________________________________________________
• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better, but instant coffee is more convenient.
(however)
•
_______________________________________________________________
• 4.- I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)
•
_______________________________________________________________
• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to
classical music. (however)
•
_______________________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 1.- Despite the rain yesterday, but they played the football match. (despite)
• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, but she never wants to play with me. (in spite of)
•
_______________________________________________________________
(however)
•
_______________________________________________________________
•
_______________________________________________________________
•
_______________________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, in spite of never wanting to play with me. (in spite
of)
(however)
•
_______________________________________________________________
•
_______________________________________________________________
•
_______________________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
of)
• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better. However, instant coffee is more convenient.
(however)
•
_______________________________________________________________
•
_______________________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
of)
• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better. However, instant coffee is more convenient.
(however)
• 4.-Although I have help at home I, ’m still overworked. (although)
•
_______________________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 1.- Despite the rain yesterday, but they played the football
match. (despite)
• 2.- Susan often plays tennis, in spite of never wanting to play
with me. (in spite of)
• 3.- Filter coffee tastes much better. However, instant coffee is
more convenient. (however)
• 4.-Although I have help at home I, ’m still overworked.
(although)
• 5.- Judy is interested in modern pop music. However,
sometimes she listens to classical music. (however)
•

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 6.- Mick believes that exams are a matter of luck but
he admits he has to do them. (however)
•
• 7.- Harry is top of the class, but he’s not very popular at
school. (although)
•
• 8.- Mick read the book for the exam, but he failed the
test. (in spite of)
•
• 9.- John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)
•
• 10.- Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to
him. (however)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 6.- Mick believes that exams are a matter of luck.
However, he admits he has to do them. (however)
•
• 7.- Harry is top of the class, but he’s not very popular at
school. (although)
•
test. (in spite of)
•
•
him. (however)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
•
• 7.- Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very
popular at school. (although)
•
test. (in spite of)
•
•
him. (however)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
•
•
• 8.- In spite of having read the book for the exam, he
failed the test. (in spite of)
•
•
him. (however)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
•
•
•
• 9.- In spite of having played well, John lost the match,
him. (however)
•

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
•
•
•
• 9.- In spite of having played well, John lost the match,
• 10.- Sally admired Robert. However, she was too shy to
talk to him. (however)
•

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 11.- Joan doesn’t like Tom at all. But she admits he’s a better
student than the rest. (although)
• __________________________________________________
• 12.- Imagination is essential to a writer, but he needs to master a
technique as well. (although)
• ________________________________________________
• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students, but they provide
teachers with valuable information. (however)
• ___________________________________________________
• 14.- Many people have complained about the refuse collection
system. But the Council won’t consider changing it. (despite)
• ____________________________________________________
• 15.- People know a seat belt may save their lives, but many of them
don’t wear it. (in spite of)
• _____________________________________________________

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 11.- Although Joan doesn’t like Tom at all., she admits he’s a
better student than the rest. (although)
• 12.- Imagination is essential to a writer, but he needs to master a
technique as well. (although)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 12.-Although Imagination is essential to a writer, he needs to master
a technique as well. (although)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 13.- Examinations are a nuisance for students,. However, they provide

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 14.- Despite having complained about the refuse collection system,
the Council won’t consider changing it. (despite)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 14.- Despite having complained about the refuse collection system,
the Council won’t consider changing it. (despite)
• 15.- In spite of know ing a seat belt may save their lives, many of
them don’t wear it. (in spite of)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 16.- I like to ask him for advice, but most of the times I don’t follow
it. (however)
• 17.- Stan is prejudiced against pop singers, but he realises that most
people like them. (despite)
• 18.- They had had a bitter argument a few years before, but she
invited him to her wedding. (despite)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 16.- I like to ask him for advice. However, most of the times I don’t
follow it. (however)
• 17.- Stan is prejudiced against pop singers, but he realises that most
people like them. (despite)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 17.- Despite of Stan prejudices´ against pop singers, he realises that
most people like them. (despite)

WORDS IN BRACKETS:
• 17.- Despite of Stan prejudices´ against pop singers, he realises that
most people like them. (despite)
• 18.- Despite having had a bitter argument a few years before, but she

JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PUT THE
WORDS IN BRACKETS. ( ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF , DESPITE)
• 1. Although Dave smokes, he seems to be in
good health.

good health.
• 2. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.

good health.
• 3. Max didn’t notice the sign even though it
was right in front of him.

good health.
• 3. Max didn’t notice the sign even though it
was right in front of him.
• 4. Kate never learnt Spanish although se lived
in Spain for many years.

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES.
• 1. I couldn’t sleep despite being tired

• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite
his English name , he is in fact German.
•

• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite his
English name , he is in fact German.
• 3. Although she had injured her foot / Although
her foot was injured, she managed to walk to
the village.

• 2. Despite having an English name / Despite his
English name , he is in fact German.
• 3. Although she had injured her foot / Although
her foot was injured, she managed to walk to
the village.
• 4. I decided to accept the job in spite of the low
salary / in spite of the salary being low.

• 5. We lost the match despite being the better
team/ despite the fact that we were the better
team.

team.
• 6. Even though I hadn’t eaten for 24 hours, I
didn’t feel hungry.

team.
• 7. She was tired, but she went to work.

team.
• 8. They went out for a walk despite the bad
weather.

team.
• 6. Even though I hadn’t eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t
feel hungry.
weather.
• 9. She managed to write although her hand was
injured.

team.
• 6. Even though I hadn’t eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t
feel hungry.
weather.
• 9. She managed to write although her hand was
injured.
10. Although she has plenty of money, she is very
mean.

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