Connectives & Conjunctions

A. Choose the correct connector/conjunction.

1. Lorena 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. Jodi is a careful driver. (Moreover/ However), he’s had several accidents. 
5. Cristina loves playing sport (and/ but) she’s not very good at it. 
6. Anna is talented at music (as well as/ in spite of) art.
7. We're studying now (despite/ even though) there's an interesting film on TV.
8. I’d like to talk to you (Although/ In spite of) I know you’re busy.
9. (Despite/ Although) her efforts, she failed the exam.
10. (Even though/ In spite of) we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
11. We didn’t win the game (although/ in spite of) all all our hard work.
12. Mother did not bake cookies (since/ as/ because) she was late for an appointment.
13. Rita quit her job (since/ as/ because) her boss was nasty.
14. She already knew the truth (since/ as/ because) his words had little effect on her.

B. Complete the following sentence by adding and, but, or

1. Mrs. Taylor is tall   and   slim.
2. Learning geography is hard ........ interesting.
3. I don’t like football ......... soccer.
4. Do you pull the handle .......... push it?
5. These tools are old ......... still good.
6. We visited lots of castles ........... palaces in England.
7. The classes are quite difficult ............ I’m doing well.
8. I didn’t know whether to turn left ........... right
C. Rewrite the following sentences using the connector in brackets.
1. Isabel apologised several times. Nevertheless, Pau wouldn’t speak to her. (but)
2. We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)
3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. (In addition)
(Two different sentences)
4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (as well as)
5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (and)
6. On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time.
(However)
7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)
8. Knowledge is becoming the new source of power, but lifelong learning is the only way
to remain competitive. (however)
9. Engineering is still a male area of study. However, things are changing. (although)
10. British students are far away from their family and friends. However, they like the
idea of taking a year off. (in spite of)
11. I had the necessary qualifications. However, I didn't get the job. (despite)

D. Complete the following sentences using “so” or “because”.

 1. It was cold ........... I shut the window. 
 2. The door was open ................ I closed it.  
 3. She doesn't like him ................. he isn't honest.
 4. It was raining ............... I took a taxi. 
 5. The water wasn't clean .................. we didn't swim. 
 6. We didn't swim ................... the water wasn't clean.
 7. I'll be home late tonight ................ I have to work late.
 8. I'm tired today ............... I couldn't sleep last night.
 9. She quit her job .................. she is looking for a new one now. 
 10. We walked home .................. there were no more buses.
 11. I closed the window ................... it was cold.