A.

Complete each sentence with

a connector from the bubble. B. Read the sentences and cross
1. She was tired, … she went out. a) although/ (3) out the wrong connectors.
2. … the snow, she went downtown.
even
1. She ended up eating a whole
though )
3. Her homework was very difficult; …, box of her favourite chocolates even though/
b) but/yet (3)
she managed to do it. despite/ yet she is on a diet.
c) however ( 3)
4. She smokes, … she’s not into drugs . 2. I don’t think you should spend so much
d) in spite of/
5. I like dogs, … I don’t like cats. money on gifts; although/ but/ however , the
despite (3)
6. She didn’t have much money, …, she enjoyed window decision is yours.
shopping. 3. My mum usually bakes the Christmas cake
7. The stores are full of shoppers … the crisis. on December 8th, but/ even though/ however
8. I feel like going to Pizza Hut … it’s a bit late. this year she couldn’t.
9. … the fact that he worked hard, he couldn’t 4. In spite of the fact that/ Despite/
afford to buy a new house. Although cultural differences, Christmas brings
10. … she loved him, she condemned his attitude. people together.
5. They have always enjoyed the Christmas
11. She bought the expensive dress … she was aware
she wouldn’t be able to go out for the rest of the month. season despite the fact that/ although/ in
spite of being atheists.
12.They don’t like piercings,…, they will let Anna
have one for Christmas. 6. She feels strange despite/
although/however she doesn’t know why.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
7. I don’t think he did it but/ despite/
however who’s to say.

C. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate connectors.

2. The farmer’s daughter?
1. What are you going to give I’m sure mum and dad would
mum and dad? I wanted to give love it, __________ , they will
them Crystal Bowersox’s new CD
have to listen to it on AOL Music.
________________ I don’t have
enough money.
4. Absolutely!
_________________ I love all her
3. Yeah, I’ve already
listened to it. songs, my favourite is definitely
________________ being a “Mason”.
great songwriter, she really 6. Yeah, it’s a nice song. I
outdid herself, didn’t she? really admire her talent and
her character… __________ I
7. Yeah, she’s 5. I like it too,
wish she was more outgoing.
a little bit shy. ___________I prefer “Hold
on”.
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D. Now join these sentences using the connectors in brackets.
1. We have bought a few presents for the kids. This year we can’t afford the Christmas they want. (In spite of)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. We will live out the season with happiness. It doesn’t matter what will be going under the tree.  (despite)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Christmas used to be about love and caring. That has completely changed in the last decades.  (but)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Times are tough. People aren’t willing to abandon traditions.  (Although) __________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. She spends the whole day in the kitchen. She enjoys Christmas supper.  (however)
____________________________________________________________________________________
 A. Complete each sentence with
a connector from the bubble. B. Read the sentences and cross
1. She was tired, … she went out. a) although/ (3) out the wrong connectors.
2. … the snow, she went downtown.
even
1. She ended up eating a whole
though )
3. Her homework was very difficult; …, box of her favourite chocolates even though/
b) but/yet (3)
she managed to do it. despite/ yet she is on a diet.
c) however ( 3)
4. She smokes, … she’s not into drugs . 2. I don’t think you should spend so much
d) in spite of/
5. I like dogs, … I don’t like cats. money on gifts; although/ but/ however , the
despite (3)
6. She didn’t have much money, …, she enjoyed window decision is yours.
shopping. 3. My mum usually bakes the Christmas cake
7. The stores are full of shoppers … the crisis. on December 8th, but/ even though/ however
8. I feel like going to Pizza Hut … it’s a bit late. this year she couldn’t.
9. … the fact that he worked hard, he couldn’t 4. In spite of the fact that/ Despite/
afford to buy a new house. Although cultural differences, Christmas brings
10. … she loved him, she condemned his attitude. people together.
5. They have always enjoyed the Christmas
11. She bought the expensive dress … she was aware
she wouldn’t be able to go out for the rest of the month. season despite the fact that/ although/ in
spite of being atheists.
12.They don’t like piercings,…, they will let Anna
6. She feels strange despite/
have one for Christmas.
although/however she doesn’t know why.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7. I don’t think he did it but/ despite/
b d c b b c d a d a a c however who’s to say.

C. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate connectors.

1. What are you going to give
mum and dad? I wanted to give
them Crystal Bowersox’s new CD
but I don’t have enough money.
2. The farmer’s daughter?
I’m sure mum and dad would
love it, however , they will
have to listen to it on AOL Music.

4. Absolutely! Although I love

3. Yeah, I’ve already
listened to it. Despite/ In spite
of being a great songwriter,
she really outdid herself,
didn’t she?
7. Yeah, she’s 5. I like it too, but I
a little bit shy. prefer “Hold on”.
all her songs, my favourite is
definitely “Mason”.
6. Yeah, it’s a nice song. I
really admire her talent and
her character… _ but I wish
she was more outgoing.

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D. Now join these sentences using the connectors in brackets.
1. We have bought a few presents for the kids. This year we can’t afford the Christmas they want. (In spite of)
In spite of buying/ having bought a few presents for the kids, this year we can’t afford …….
2. We will live out the season with happiness. It doesn’t matter what will be going under the tree.  (despite)
We will live out the season with happiness despite what will be going under the tree.
3. Christmas used to be about love and caring. That has completely changed in the last decades.  (but)
Christmas used to be about love and caring, but that has completely changed in the last decades.
4. Times are tough. People aren’t willing to abandon traditions.  (Although)
Although times are tough, people aren’t willing to abandon traditions.
5. She spends the whole day in the kitchen. She enjoys Christmas supper.  (however) She spends the
whole day in the kitchen; however, she enjoys Christmas supper