TASK 7 - Connectors OF Addition AND Contrast PDF

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Connectors of Addition and Contrast  CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, additionally, furthermore, moreover (TODOS: ADEMÁS), as well as (ADEMÁS DE), also, and  CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however (SIN EMBARGO), nevertheless/even so (AÚN ASÍ), on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite (A PESAR DE), instead / instead of (EN LUGAR DE), although /even though (AUNQUE), whereas (MIENTRAS QUE) but Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Which pair expresses contrasting ideas? Use the chart to help you. -

Their team has got the best players. …and…, their coach is fantastic (similar ideas). Their team has got the best players. …however…., they lost the last game (contrasting ideas).

 Some contrasting connectors have similar meanings but are followed by different structures. Despite / in spite of / instead of are followed by a noun phrase, pronoun or a gerund. -

We did not wear coats despite the cold weather.

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I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible.

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Instead of going to the party, they decided to stay at home.

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I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible. Instead of going to the party, they decided to stay at home.

 Addition connector as well as is also followed by a noun phrase, pronoun, or gerund. - We ate pasta as well as bread. - As well as passing his exams, he passed his driving licence test  Contrasting connectors even though and although are followed by a clause (sb + vb). Whereas is also followed by a clause. -

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

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My cousin and I aren’t very close, although we’re the same age. I always arrived late, whereas my students are usually very punctual.

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/DESPITE all our hard work.  Connectors are usually written in specific places in a sentence: At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand, instead. In this case, they are usually followed by a coma and a clause.

Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though, instead of. Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as  Choose the correct connector: a. Lorena seems to be quite clever. NEVERTHELESS/ FURTHERMORE she often gets low marks. b. The service at this restaurant is excellent. HOWEVER/IN ADDITION, the food is delicious. c. I've never been to Argentina, AS WELL AS/DESPITE having relatives there. d. Jordi is a careful driver. MOREOVER/HOWEVER, he’s had several accidents. e. Cristina loves playing sport, AND/BUT she’s not very good at it. f.

Anna is talented at music AS WELL AS/IN SPITE OF art.

OTHER CONNECTORS:

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THEREFORE (CONSEQUENCE) = POR TANTO Eg: I arrived late. Therefore, I missed my flight....