FINAL REVIEW OF CONNECTORS

A Narrative
CONNECTORS OF SEQUENCE
1. Complete the sentences with the connectors of sequence below.
eventually at first during before then suddenly while when
1. I was about to step into the street when a car flew past me.
2. I had put the money in the drawer I left the house.
3. We rode our bicycles to the market. we spent about an hour
shopping.
4. she seemed quite strange, but I soon learned to like her.
5. We all ate silently. No one spoke the entire meal.
6. I dont know much English, but Im sure that Ill learn to speak quite well.
7. We were glad they told us the great news.
8. I saw him again I was waiting outside the cinema.
2. Choose the correct answer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Last weekend, / Before I knew it, it had stopped raining and the sun came out.
Unfortunately, / Luckily, the boy was seriously injured.
It was a cold winter night / To my surprise and we were sitting by the fire.
The funny thing is / What a way to begin our holiday!
Last spring, / Suddenly, I felt a little bit scared.
It all began / Two years ago we moved out of our old house.

A For and Against Essay

CONNECTORS OF ADDITION AND CONTRAST
1. Rewrite the sentences with the connectors in brackets. Do not change the original
meaning
of the sentences.
1. Marianne is an experienced teacher. She also loves her job. (Moreover)
..........................................................................................................
2. I didnt do well in the exam, although my father had helped me. (In spite of)
..........................................................................................................
3. Most people dislike going to the dentist, but they go regularly. (nevertheless)
..........................................................................................................
4. Our city has got two sports stadiums. In addition, it has got a library and a theatre.
(as well as)
..........................................................................................................
5. That chocolate cake must be delicious. However, Im not going to touch it. (although)
..........................................................................................................

2. Complete the for and against essay with the words and phrases below.
on the one hand the question is also such as in conclusion although secondly
for one thing
Many people use alternative medicine nowadays. 1. , does it really
help? 2. , alternative medicine has got disadvantages.
3.
, research hasnt proved that methods such as acupuncture and
reflexology really work. 4. , its hard to know who is really qualified to
practise it, since there is no supervision as there is for medical doctors.
On the other hand, 5. there is little scientific proof, many people say
that alternative medicine helps them. 6. , its not as dangerous as
many conventional methods, 7. surgery and drugs.
8.
, I believe that alternative medicine is worth trying. If it doesnt help,
at least it wont do any harm except to your bank account!

A News Report
CONNECTORS OF CAUSE AND RESULT
1. Rewrite the sentences with the connectors in brackets. Do not change the original
meaning of the sentences.
1. The Internet is accessible all over the world. Therefore, travellers can e-mail their families.
(because)
..........................................................................................................
2. Kevin was cold all day, since he had forgotten his jacket. (consequently)
..........................................................................................................
3. Many people have stopped smoking because it has a bad effect on health. (because of)
..........................................................................................................
4. She had high marks. As a result, she was accepted to university. (due to)
..........................................................................................................
5. There was an accident as a result of the slippery road. (so)
..........................................................................................................
2. Choose the correct answer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Early this morning / Because there was a terrorist attack in Northern India.
Due to / According to witnesses, the driver lost control of the car.
Apparently, / Sources say that rescuers did not reach the area until late evening.
As a result of / Last night the rise in oil prices, the cost of petrol has gone up again.
Apparently, / For this reason, the fire was started by an electrical problem.

An Opinion Essay
CONNECTORS OF PURPOSE
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Choose the correct answer.

We went to bed early so as to / in order not to be tired.
Betsy worked all night so that / in order to she could get the report in on time.
We locked the door to / so that no one would come in.
John went to the post office so as not to / in order to send a package.
I called Dorothy so as to / so that give her directions.
I did what I could so that / to help you.

2. Complete the passage with the expressions below.

I disagree because many people say that in short for example I believe
as I see it despite this
We all know that its good to be honest, and 1. honesty is the
best policy. However, 2. with them. 3. ,
there are times when a white lie is a good thing. 4. , Ive got a
friend who loves art, but I dont think his paintings are very good.
5.
, I encourage him. This is 6. I know
how much he enjoys it. 7. , honesty is not always the best policy.
8.
that being kind is sometimes more important.