Basic Connectors

She didn’t tell him ______________ she was afraid to.

• because

• so

• but

• however

• also

Answer explanation

We use "because" to give a reason for something. “Because” is more common than “as” and “since”.

“I’m really tired __________ I won’t go out tonight.”

• because

• so

• but

• however

• also

Answer explanation

We use “so” and “therefore” when we give the result of something.

“So” is usually in the middle of a sentence.

“The hotel was excellent, ____________ the food was not good.”

• because

• so

• but

• however

• also

Answer explanation

"But", "although", and "though" connect two contrasting ideas.

“But” is normally in the middle of a sentence, preceded by a comma.

“The hotel was excellent. _____________ , the food was awful.”

• Because

• So

• But

• However

• Also

Answer explanation

“However” is a word which connects two different contrasting sentences. It’s normally used at the beginning of a sentence and should be followed by a comma.

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. ___________ , a car is very expensive to run.”

• Because

• So

• But

• However

• Also

Answer explanation

We use "also" to add more information to something we have said.

“Also” usually go at the beginning of sentences.

Aiden will be late ___________ the train he took was delayed.

• as

• therefore

• although

• despite

• too

Answer explanation

Just like “because”, we use "as" to give a reason for something.

“Because” is more common than “as” and “since”.

"We have been awarded with the best team for the competition. _____________ , we will have a party to celebrate!"

• As

• Therefore

• Although

• Despite

• Too

Answer explanation

We use “therefore” when we give the result of something.

"Therefore” usually appears at the beginning and followed by a comma.

"______________ being given medication consistently, his condition worsens at a worrying rate."

• As

• Therefore

• Although

• Despite

• Too

Answer explanation

"Although" connects two contrasting ideas and is followed by a clause (pronoun/noun + verb).

“Although” can go in the middle and at the beginning of sentences.

"______________ the expensive price, Jamalia still insists on paying for our lunch."

• As

• Therefore

• Although

• Despite

• Too

Answer explanation

“Despite” is used to contrast two ideas.

It is followed by a noun or an -ing phrase; never by a pronoun/noun + verb.

It can be used either at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

"That was a great meal. I bet your husband is going to love it ___________ ."

• as

• therefore

• although

• despite

• too

Answer explanation

We use "too" to add more information to something we have said.

“Too” normally goes at the end and is used in positive sentences.