Exercises with connectors of addition and contrast

• Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Wich pair expresses contrasting ideas? Use the chart 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. 
            CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, also, and

               CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although /even though, but

                                                                         

• Choose the correct connector:

        1. Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks. (Nevertheless/furthermore)

        2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. .........., the food is delicious. (However/in addition)

     

        3. I've never been to Argentina, .........having relatives there. (as well as/despite)

        4. Jordi is a careful driver. .........., he’s had several accidents. (moreover/however)

        5. Cristina loves playing sport, ........ she’s not very good at it (and/but)

        6. Anna is talented at music.......... art. (as well as/in spite of)

• Some connectors have got similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or a gerund.

                                   We did not wear coats despite the cold weather.

                                   I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible.

        Even though and although are followed by a clause.

                                   My car constantly needs repairs even though it’s new.

                                   My cousin and I aren’t very close, although we’re the same age.

        

• Choose the correct connector.

        1. We're studying now (even though/despite) there's an interesting film on TV.

        2. I’d like to talk to you   (although/in spite of) I know you’re busy.

        3.  (Despite/although)  her efforts, she failed the exam.

        4. (Even though/ in spite of) we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.

        5. We didn’t win the game (although/in spite of) all all our hard work.

• Connectors are usually written in specific places in a sentence:

        At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, morover, howevrr, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the  other  hand.
        Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though.

        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 wouldn’t 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. He’s also a good student. (In addition) (Two different sentences)

 

4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (as well as) 
 
5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (and)  
6. On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time. (However)     
7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)

Connectors VI (Condition)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating conjunction	but	High level positions are stressful at times, but the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Subordinating conjunctions	whereas, while	While high level positions are stressful at times, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Conjunctive adverbs	in contrast, on the other hand	High level positions are stressful at times; on the other hand, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Prepositions	unlike	Unlike the undesirable stress of high level positions, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.

Connectors V (Contrast)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating conjunction	but	High level positions are stressful at times, but the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Subordinating conjunctions	whereas, while	While high level positions are stressful at times, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Conjunctive adverbs	in contrast, on the other hand	High level positions are stressful at times; on the other hand, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.
Prepositions	unlike	Unlike the undesirable stress of high level positions, the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed.

Connectors IV (Opposition)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating conjunction	but	High level positions are stressful at times, but professionals can learn to manage their stress levels.
Subordinating conjunctions	although, despite the fact that	Despite the fact that high level positions are stressful at times, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels.
Conjunctive adverbs	however, nevertheless	High level positions are stressful at times; nevertheless, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels.
Prepositional phrases	despite, in spite of	In spite of the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels.

Connectors III (Cause/effect)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating conjunctions	for (cause), so (effect)	Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient, for their positions are at times rather stressful.
Subordinating conjunctions	because, since	Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
Conjunctive adverbs	therefore, as a result, consequently	High level positions are at times rather stressful; therefore, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.
Prepositions	because of, due to, as a result of	Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient.

Connectors II (Addition)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating Conjunction	and	High level positions are stressful at times, and can be harmful to your health.
Conjunctive adverbs	in addition, additionally, furthermore, moreover, also	High level positions are stressful at times; furthermore, they can be harmful to your health
Correlative conjunctions	not only...but also	Not only are high level positions stressful at times, but they also can be harmful to your health.
Prepositional phrases	in addition to, along with, as well as	Along with being stressful, high level positions can also be harmful to your health.

Connectors I (Comparison)

Type of Connector	Connector(s)	Examples
Coordinating Conjunction	and...too	High level positions are stressful, and can be harmful to your health too.
Subordinating conjunction	just as	Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your health.
Conjunctive adverbs	similarly, in comparison	High level positions are stressful at times; similarly, they can be harmful to your health.
Prepositions	like, similar to	Similar to other important professions, high level business positions are stressful at times.