Writing 1-2: Connected Writing

1. Rewrite the following sentences using the word in bold. Make one
sentence if possible and pay attention to punctuation.

a. I went out. It started to rain.

Moment
The moment I went out, it started to rain.
b. He won the 100 metres. He came second in the long jump.
Addition
He won the 100 metres, in addition, he came second in the long jump.
c. The company has expanded in East Asia. It has consolidated its position in Europe.
Moreover
The company has expanded in East Asia. Moreover, it has consolidated its position
in Europe.
d. He passed his exam. He didn’t do any work.
Even
He passed his exam, even thought, he didn’t do any work.
e. The car hasn’t been running very well. I think we should still try the journey.
Nevertheless
The car hasn’t been running very well, Nevertheless, I think we should still try the
journey.
f. There has been talk that the President is unwell. He has never been fitter.
Contrary
There has been talk that the President is unwell. On the contrary, he has never been
fitter.
g. They hadn’t had a holiday for a few years. They decided to go abroad.
Since
Since they hadn’t had a holiday for a few years, they decided to go abroad.
h. They had two players sent off. They won 3-0.
Despite
Despite they hadn’t two players sent off, they won 3-0.
The house had locks on all doors and windows. The burglar still got in.
Spite
In spite of this, the house had locks on all doors and windows. The burglar still got
in.
i. We admit to being slow to respond to your letter. We have done all we can.
While
We admit to being slow to respond to you letter while we have done all we can.
j. The bodywork is in terrible condition. The engine’s as good as new.
 Whereas
The bodywork is in terrible condition whereas the engine’s as good as new.
k. Sally’s doing really well at school. Jamie doesn’t seem to like it at all.
Contrast
Sally’s doing really well at school, in contrast, Jamie doesn’t seem to like it all-
l. I’ve been taking the medicine. I don’t feel all that good.
Although
Although I’ve been taking the medicine, I don’t feel all that good.
m. You’ve all worked extremely hard today. You can leave early.
As
You can leave early as You’ve all worked extremely hard today.

2. Join the sentences below with the correct connecting word (sometimes only
one connecting word can be used... choose what works best!). You will need to
make changes to the sentences. Writethe new sentences in the boxes.

a. Steve has been working at the company for almost 15 years and his work record is
excellent. He has suffered from several illnesses over the past year.
Despite / In contrast
Steve has been working with the company for almost 15 years, despite, suffering
from various illnesses in the last year his work record is excellent.
b. He has continued to be one of the most popular members of the team. He
contributes immensely to staff morale.
in spite of / moreover
He has continued to be one of the most popular members of the team; moreover,
He contributes immensely to staff morale.
c. Colleagues have been willing to help with his work during periods of illness. He
is verypopular.
because / therefore
Therefore, colleagues have been willing to help with his work during periods of
illness. He is very popular because/therefore.
d. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any sign of improvement. He has seemed to get
worse in the past month.
however / on the contrary
Unfortunately, there has not been any sign of improvement, however, He has
seemed to get worse in the past month.

e. Colleagues have been keen to help out in the past. They are no longer able
to deal efficiently with the extra work involved.
although / in contrast
Althought collagues have been keen to help out in the past, they are no longer able
to dealefficiently with the extra work involved.
f. I appreciate that the company has not been employing new staff recently. I feel we
need to appoint a part-time clerical worker to cover for Steve and allow him the chance
to take extended leave.
on the contrary / nevertheless

g. This will hopefully enable him to fully recover. If he struggles on in his present
condition, the situation is unlikely to improve.
in contrast / whereas
I appreciate that the company has not been employing new staff recently.
Nevertheless, I feel we need to appoint a part-time clerical worker to cover for Steve
and allow him the chance to take extended leave.
h. Steve is a valued member of staff. I strongly recommend we employ someone part-
time.
nevertheless / therefore
Steve is a valued member of staff, therefore, I strongly recommend we employ someone
part-time.