Conectores

1. Write as many logical sentences as possible using the following

connectors to join A and B. Make the necessary changes.

after – so – because – as – but – however – therefore – although –

due to – moreover – despite - before

A) B)
I quit my job  I had a better chance.
 I went for an interview in a big
company.
 My salary was excellent.
 I had a terrible problem with my boss.
 I really needed the money.
 I don’t have money problems.
 I started working on my own.
 I had the time to look for a better
one.

Example: As I had a better chance, I quit my job

2. Connect the sentences using the appropriate connectors in the box.

In spite of – after – therefore – so –

however – due to

1. Campuses will remain. Digital technologies will transform higher

education.
2. More people will have access to university education. The role
of university will change.
3. Universities will need to build deeper relationships with
industry. They will need to reinforce their role as drivers of
innovation and growth.
4. Global mobility will grow. There will be greater opportunities.
Exercise 1

(Algunas respuestas posibles.)

I had a better chance, so I quit my job.

I had a better chance so I quit my job.
I quit my job because I had a better chance.
After I quit my job, I started working on my own.
After quitting my job, I started working on my own.
After my last job, I started working on my own.
I quit my job, but my salary was excellent.
I quit my job but my salary was excellent.
I quit my job. However, I really needed the money.
I quit my job; However, I really needed the money.
I quit my job. Therefore, I had the time to look for a better job.
I quit my job; Therefore, I had the time to look for a better job.
Although I really needed the money, I quit my job.
I quit my job although I really needed the money.
I quit my job due to a terrible problem with my boss.
I quit my job. Moreover, I went for an interview in a big company.
I quit my job; Moreover, I went for an interview in a big company.
Despite having an excellent salary, I quit my job.
Despite my excellent salary, I quit my job.
Before I quit my job, I went for an interview in a big company.
Before quitting my job, I went for an interview in a big company.
Before my last job, I went for an interview in a big company.

Exercise 2

1. Digital technologies will transform higher education. However,

Campuses will remain.
2. More people will have access to university education. Therefore,
the role of university will change.
3. Universities will need to build deeper relationships with
industry so they will need to reinforce their role as drivers of
innovation and growth.
4. Due to Global mobility growth. There will be greater
opportunities.