Connectors 5

The children went out to play ____________ it was raining

• although

• despite

• whereas

• instead

The children went out to play ___________ the rain

• although

• despite

• whereas

• instead

It was bright, clear and windy. ________________, it was cold.

• Despite

• Moreover

• Although

• Whereas

He paid a lot to have it fixed. _____________________, he never hit his computer again.

• Furthermore

• Though

• Because

• As a consequence

He wanted to go skiing _____________ he hurt his leg.

• consequently

• since

• but

• in order that

He took it to a repair center ________________ it needed a new keyboard.

• in spite of

• because

• thanks to

• however

She asked __________________ we understood the problem.

• unless

• whether

• provided

• providing

He played video games _______________________ he was visiting.

• if

• despite

• likewise

• while

I like all fruit ________________ grapefruit.

• furthermore

• too

• consequently

• except for

We were glad to get home ____________ we decided never to go there on the weekend again

• though

• and

• similarly

• too