Worksheet

Connectors

1 – Underline the correct connector of addition, contrast or conclusion:

a) Alice seems quite intelligent; [besides that/even though] she often gets poor grades.

b) We couldn’t find a taxi, [even though/so] we walked home.

c) I’m always late [despite/and also] waking up early every day.

d) My sister works her butt off; [furthermore/however], she doesn’t earn much money.

e) The police arrived first [On the contrary/and] the ambulance came soon after.

f) The ammunition store exploded [because of that/ furthermore] I woke up scared.

g) [Summing up/Although] it was very cold outside; she wasn’t wearing a coat.

h) I never went to the US [so/in spite of] having friends and relatives there.

i) All restaurants were full. [As we all know/ And above all], it was a national holiday.

j) This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the town. [Moreover/ But], their service is excellent.