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Connectors of Addition and Contrast
Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Wich pair expresses contrasting ideas? Us
to help you.

1. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic.

2. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game.

LETS PRACTISE CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, also, and
CONNECTORS OF
CONTRAST AND CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although /e
ADDITION, CAUSE
AND EFFECT AND
PURPOSE!
Level: intermediate Choose the correct connector:
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 765 1. Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks.

2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. .........., the food is delicious.

3. I've never been to Argentina, .........having relatives there.

4. Jordi is a careful driver. .........., hes had several accidents.

5. Cristina loves playing sport, ........ shes not very good at it.

6. Anna is talented at music.......... art.

Some connectors have got similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite and in spite of are
noun phrase or a gerund.
LETS PRACTISE
CONNECTORS OF
CONTRAST AND We did not wear coats despite the cold weather.
ADDITION!

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Level: intermediate I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible.
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 492
Even though and although are followed by a clause.

My car constantly needs repairs even though its new.

My cousin and I arent very close, although were the same age.

Choose the correct connector.

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

2. Id like to talk to you I know youre busy.

3. her efforts, she failed the exam.
4. we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
connectors of addition
and contrast 5. We didnt win the game all all our hard work.
(Moreover,
Furthermore, in Connectors are usually written in specific places in a sentence:
addition, however,
nevertheless although
yet, on the one hand At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, morover, howevrr, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other han
on the other hand)+
KEY Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 242
Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as

Rewrite the following sentences using the connector in brackets.

1. Isabel apologised several times. Nevertheless, Pau wouldnt 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. Hes also a good student. (In addition) (Two different sentences)

4. Im keen on Ice cream. In addition, Im keen on chocolate. (as well as)

CONNECTORS OF
ADDITION AND
CONTRAST 5. Youre late again. Furthermore, you havent brought your books. (and)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 122
6. On the one hand, Id love to come. On the other hand, I really havent got the time. (However)

7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)

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