Connectors

Even if despite the possibility that; whether or not

Even if I had time and money, I wouldn't travel around the world.

Whereas in contrast or comparison with the fact that; while at the same time

Hugh is very hard-working whereas his brother is lazy.

Otherwise something or anything else; in other circumstances

He must pass the exam, otherwise, his parents will be mad at him.

Therefore for that reason; as a result of something that has just been mentioned

He was injured and therefore unable to work.

Because of by reason of

Last winter my children's school was closed for two week because of
heavy snowfall.

So that in order that

I'll help her at maths so that she could pass the exam.

Even though despite the fact that

She left him even though he was very good husband.

Afterwards after something that you have already mentioned

I have to help my mother in garden afterwards I can go to the cinema.

Unless except on the condition that

Unless it stops raining we will not go for a walk.

Although despite the fact that; even though

I'll try to help them in the garden although I have got little time.

1. Even if you saved a lot, you wouldn't be able to afford that

house.

2. Afterwards Even if your chances are small, you should try to

do it.

3. He eats only healthy food whereas his sister gorges herself

with junk food.

4. You should learn more, because of otherwise you might fail

your exams.

5. Martha wanted to work in England, therefore , she studied

English hard.

6. Afterwards Although he was very tired, he worked very hard.

7. Slice this meat and although afterwards you can boil it for
thirty minutes.

8. I cooked dinner so that my friends wouldn't have to eat out.

9. This street is slippery whereas because of the snow.

10. Afterwards So that you can get to the station on time, I will
pick you up.

11. Something must be wrong; so that otherwise Ginny would be

at school.

12. Even if Although he is very rich, he doesn't help his parents.

13. Even though the weather was windy, we went for a walk.

14. She is always helpful and friendly to me, whereas therefore, I

like her very much.

15. He must be very clever; whereas otherwise he wouldn't have

passed such a hard exam.

16. Therefore Although I have a bike, I don't often ride it.

17. I like horror films whereas my friend prefers comedies.

18. Even though I learned so much, I didn't manage to pass my

exam.

19. You'll be nauseous unless you stop eating so many sweets.

20. Therefore Unless we're at the bus station by seven o'clock,

we'll miss our bus.

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.

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.