Connectors

Connectors

MIPSPM Module

Good morning

I hope everyone is OK

We are still on the same topic as we were before the holidays. The topic is 'connectors'

In today's lesson, the objective is:

• to complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable connectors

Firstly, let's answer some revision questions

good luck!

Multiple Select

Choose 3 connectors that we use to show contrast

• but

• however

• so

• therefore

• nevertheless

Multiple Select

Choose 3 connectors that we use to show cause and effect

• first of all

• so

• because

• as a result

• such as

Multiple Select

Choose 3 connectors to show addition

• in addition

• in conclusion

• besides

• in summary

• moreover

Well done!

Those are some of the connectors that we learnt before the holidays. You can refer to the MIPSM module that I sent to the WhatsApp group.

Now let's answer some new questions

Read the sentences and fill in the blanks

Multiple Choice

Susie refused to take part in the concert. ______, she changed her mind the next day.

• and

• therefore

• however

• in conclusion

Multiple Choice

The car beat the red traffic light. ______, the driver was issued a summon by the traffic policeman.

• as a result

• however

• nevertheless

• but

Multiple Choice

"Fira won the gold medal after three months of intensive training. ______, you too could win if you practise hard enough," Liza's mother said to her.

• Besides

• I agree

• Unless

• Similarly

Multiple Choice

The cadets were given new uniform to wear. ______, they received free passes to the football match.

• Nevertheless

• In addition

• Because

• However

Multiple Choice

The people strongly opposed the suggestion to build a golf course near their houses. ______, the plan was cancelled

• Meanwhile

• Furthermore

• Secondly

• Consequently

Multiple Choice

"The final examinations are coming soon. ______, it would be advisable for you to begin doing your revision," the teacher told her class

• Therefore

• Or

• Besides

• Moreover

For the next part, there are more than one answers

Choose all the suitable answers

Multiple Select

The neighbours often helped each other, _______ creating a feeling of harmony in the neighbourhood.

• thus

• in contrast

• hence

• however

Multiple Select

The teenager was caught stealing. ______ he was let off with just a warning.

• Nonetheless

• So

• Because

• However

Multiple Select

Shaun is directing the movie. ______, he is playing the lead role in it.

• In addition

• Besides

• Since

• As a result

Multiple Select

The bungalow had seven rooms, each with a bathroom. ________, there was a large garden and swimming pool behind it.

• In addition

• Consequently

• Apart from that

• Because

CONGRATULATIONS!

"Fall seven times and stand up eight" - Japanese Proverb