Connectors of Addition and Contrast

Nevertheless, Furthermore,
However, In addition, As well as,
Despite, Moreover, And, But, In
spite of,

1. Choose the correct connector:

1. María seems to be quite clever. Nevertheless/ Furthermore, she often gets

low marks.
2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. However/In addition, the food is
delicious.

3. I've never been to Argentina, as well as / despite having relatives there.

4. Jaume is a careful driver. Moreover / However, he’s had several accidents.

5. Lucía loves playing sport and / but she’s not very good at it.

6. Edu is talented at music as well as / in spite of art.

2. Write the correct connector.

1. We're studying now _______________there's an interesting film on TV.

2. I’d like to talk to you _______________ I know you’re busy.

3. ______________ her efforts, she failed the exam.

4. _______________we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.

5. We didn’t win the game _______________ all our hard work.

3. Rewrite the following sentences using the connector in brackets.

1. Laura apologised several times. Nevertheless, Alvaro wouldn’t speak to her. (But)

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2. We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)

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3. Javi works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. (In addition)
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4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (As well as)

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5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (And)

Let's find the connectors

Read the following texts, find the connectors and

classify them according to their type.

FIRST TEXT:

I do not like going to the beach in the summer. In addition, it is always crowded.
Furthermore, sometimes people are sitting very close to you. Not only, you can listen
to their conversations but also, you can even smell their sunscreen lotions.

SECOND TEXT:

Although I do not like going to the beach in summer, it is always crowded. However,
sometimes people are sitting very close. You can listen to their conversations. On the
other hand, you can even smell their lovely sunscreen lotions.

Organize the phrases using although o even though.

10. His/visited/sister/although/she/didn´t/him/receive.
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11. Food/likes/he/doesn´t/although/much/eat.
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12. Listen/music/to/he/although/enjoy/rock/doesn´t.
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13. Even though/she/sitting/was/her/at/didn´t/I/look.
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14. The exam/he/passed/although/studied/hadn´t.
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15. Always/smile/They/have/money/although/don´t.
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