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WorksheetsConnectives PJN edition
Total questions: 200
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Anna is talented at music _______ art.
as well as
also
moreover
either
Having a talent contest is a good idea. ________, we don’t have enough money.
Furthermore
Nevertheless
For example
besides
He collects a lot of things. _______, he collects stamps, old coins, badges and flags.
Furthermore
Nevertheless
For example
However
She said she might come _______ Saturday _______ Sunday.
neither…nor
either…or
too…to
so…that
Pollution will remain a global problem for a long time _______ much has been done to solve it.
since
however
though
if
Admitting he is naturally clever,we do not think he will make much improvement,_______ he pays no attention to his lessons.
so that
as
even if
unless
He was lazy. _______ of it,he didn't pass the exam.
as a result
so
in spite
despite
The house was too expensive and too big.________,I'd grown fond of our little rented house.
Besides
Therefore
Somehow
Otherwise
Find ways to praise your children often,________ you'll find they will open their hearts to you.
till
or
and
but
Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing world. _______,it is a problem all over the world.
Yet
Moreover
But
On the contrary
Snakes ___ lizards are cold-blooded animals.
or
but
and
because
You can move the cursor either by using the mouse ___ by using the arrow keys on the keyboard.
and
or
so
but
She is very hard-working ___ not very creative.
but
and
so that
because
Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.
so
however
moreover
because
I was lost ___ I bought a street map.
so that
so
meanwhile
since
Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.
First
However
Therefore
Meanwhile
We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.
Therefore
Moreover
However
Meanwhile
Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.
unless
so
because
and
___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.
Although
Therefore
Since
Before
The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.
Moreover
Although
However
Since
___ my mother dies not like seafood, she cooks prawns and crabs for us.
Furthermore
In addition
Although
Since
The boat sank almost immediately ___ it had struck the rock.
before
after
so
but
___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
In addition
As a result
Meanwhile
However
The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.
Although
However
Furthermore
Since
I worked overtime this week ___ I can take time off next week.
so that
so
because
or
I like to eat apples _____ I don't like to eat bananas.
who
which
but
because
I have a signed football shirt _____ is very valuable.
and
although
because
which
Ben fed the turtle _____ it was hungry.
because
although
but
and
Granny went for a walk ______ it was raining.
which
although
because
and
Rhys is a jockey _____ has won lots of races.
which
but
who
although
Dad watered the plants _____ they grew.
and
because
which
although
I let the dog out _____ shut the door.
which
although
but
and
I dried my hair _____ it was wet.
and
because
which
but
The teacher rewarded the pupils _____ did well in their work.
and
but
which
who
_____ it was snowing school was still open.
Because
Which
And
Although
Jonny is a good boxer _____ does not like to fight.
but
although
which
because
Rebecca ate some toffee _____ stuck to her teeth.
and
which
because
although
Dad was late for work _____ he slept in.
but
which
because
although
Dogs _____ cats make perfect pets.
because
but
which
and
Sarah wants to eat the pie _____ but she is allergic to nuts.
but
which
because
although
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a. therefore
b. however
c. otherwise
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a. Consequently
b. Furthermore
c. Otherwise
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a. Moreover
b. Nevertheless
c. However
Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
a. Otherwise
b. Hence
c. Nevertheless
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a. however
b. moreover
c. furthermore
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a. Therefore
b. Nonetheless
c. Otherwise
You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
a. otherwise
b. although
c. besides
The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
a. moreover
b. thus
c. though
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a. however
b. therefore
c. furthermore
He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
a. Moreover
b. Therefore
c. Although
That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a. furthermore
b. hence
c. although
The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
a. Furthermore
b. Besides
c. Therefore
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a. nevertheless
b. unless
c. thus
She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
a. hence
b. however
c. otherwise
It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a. nevertheless
b. otherwise
c. hence
I went to Rm 205 _______________ I didn't do my homework.
and
but
because
I like to drink tea ____ coffee
but
and
also
I like to drink coffee ____ not orange juice.
and
but
also
__________ to coffee, I like orange juice.
and
but
In addition
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Chan didn't punish me.
Therefore
Although
Eventually
He was rude to me. _______, I will not speak to him.
because
before
Therefore
I was doing my homework _____ my mother returned.
when
while
after
My sister was reading ___ I was watching the television.
when
while
so
It was sunny. _____, it was still a bit cold.
So
However
Therefore
____ it rains tomorrow, the learning trip will be cancelled.
If
Unless
Until
You will miss the bus _____ you hurry.*
unless
if
until
I finished my homework _____ I went to bed last night.
after
until
before
Mary set the table for dinner. Meanwhile, her mother continued cooking the last dish. What is the meaning of "meanwhile"?
Afterwards
At the same time
Finally
However
"And" and "also" are connectives which tell _______.
order or time
giving addition information
reasons or cause and effect
opposite ideas
"However" and "although" are connectives which tell _______.
order or time
giving addition information
reasons or cause and effect
opposite ideas
"Because" and "therefore" are connectives which tell _______.
order or time
giving addition information
reasons or cause and effect
comparing two things
"First", "second" and "third" are connectives which tell _______.
order or time
giving addition information
providing opposite ideas
comparing two things
Andy jogs everyday _______ he can stay in shape.
but
so that
if
because
I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!
because
or
so
but
They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.
so
because
and
because of
He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.
Therefore
On the other hand
Besides
We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.
Besides
On the other hand
Therefore
The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.
correct
incorrect
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.
Because
Although
But
So
…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.
Despite
Even
Although
Besides
I can see you ………… the dim lighting.
despite
although
even though
in spite
Watch the film ……………….. it's black and white.
as
even
even though
because
…………. her deprived background, she is a brilliant student.
Although
Even though
In spite of
Despite of
I generally don't like pop music. ...………….., Sting's pretty good.
Therefore
Besides
But
Nevertheless
He vaped a lot. …………, he got very sick and needed to quit.
Because
However
Consequently
On the other hand
We rely so much on smart phone as it's useful. ……, it also makes us too dependent on it.
While
On the other hand
Therefore
Even though
……….. I love music, I don't fancy the idea of studying the subject for exam.
Even
Despite
While
Since
Which one is correct?
I love books. So I read lots of them.
I love books, so I read lots of them.
I love books so that I read lots of them.
Which one is correct?
I dance regularly so that I'm fit.
I dance regularly so I'm fit.
I dance regularly as a result I'm fit.
Which one is incorrect?
The temperature keeps rising in spite of our efforts.
The temperature keeps rising despite of our efforts.
The temperature keeps rising despite our efforts.
Which one is correct?
Philip Pullman is a great story teller so that he won many awards.
Philip Pullman is a great story teller. Because of this, he won many awards.
Philip Pullman is a great story teller for that reason he won many awards.
Which one is correct?
I love reading. Though my sister hates it.
Although I love reading, but my sister hates it.
I love reading. On the contrary, my sister hates it.
There is a huge demand for water __________ there are so many people in the world.
although
however
because
then
__________,some people don't think about the amount of water they waste.
Although
However
Because
Then
__________ you run a tap, then make sure you turn it off afterwards.
If
However
So
Then
Which three are used for addition?
furthermore
except
unless
also
as well as
Which three are time connectives?
although
and
firstly
afterwards
finally
Which three are cause and effect connectives?
however
so
firstly
because
as a result of
___________the eggs hatch, they become nymphs.
After
Later
Afterwards
In addition
The nymphs live in the pond _________ they develop into dragonflies.
because
until
after
however
_______, the nymphs shed their skin to become dragonflies.
Finally
Before
Since
Once
_________, the dragonflies mate. Next, the female lays the eggs on a leaf in a pond.
Firstly
Finally
However
Unless
I was very nervous ... I was scared of the test.
but
so
while
because
She loves tongue twisters ... she decided to make one herself.
so
but
and
because
I love baking cookies ... nobody wants to eat them!
because
even though
so
but
Spiders have eight legs ... they can spin webs.
and
but
so
or
Should we meet up at your house ... at the restaurant?
and
but
or
because
I like to drink tea ... coffee
but
and
also
I was very sick yesterday ... I didn't go to work.
because
but
so
although
I finished my homework ... I went to bed last night.
after
until
before
Maria must study hard ... she wants to become a doctor.
but
so
however
because
They did not want others to hear them ... they spoke softly.
so
because
and
because of
Sam is good at sports. He can play volleyball ... tennis.
or
but
and
because
They can play the flute ... they can't play the harp.
because
or
and
but
Which do you like, oranges, apples ... pears?
because
but
or
and
This TV programme is boring ... it is very informative.
too
and
so
but
Do you want to surf the Net ... read a book?
when
and
or
but
There are some butterflies ... bees flying around the flowers.
or
and
because
when
... I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Chan didn't punish me.
Because
Even though
But
So
I was late for class this morning ... the school bus was late.
because
but
so
even though
He had no money ... he couldn't buy any food.
so
even though
but
because
Issac has many friends ... he is so nice.
while
so
but
because
Lily likes hamburgers ... she doesn't like hot dogs.
and
but
or
because
Spiders have eight legs __________ they can spin webs.
and
but
so
or
Jellyfish are beautiful creatures _________ they are poisonous.
and
but
or
so
I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!
because
or
so
but
He rode his motorbike down the hill _________ over the bridge.
or
so
and
but
He had no money _________ he couldn't buy any food.
so
or
but
when
Should we meet up at your house _______ at the restaurant?
and
but
or
because
Ted _________ his friends went to the cafe for some drinks.
and
so
or
but
I want to watch the cartoon________ I must first finish my homework.
or
because
but
and
Do you prefer coffee ______ tea?
or
and
so
but
The accident happened ___________ the driver was talking on his mobile phone while driving.
but
and
because
so
Jerry had a bad headache yesterday, _______________ he couldn’t come to football practice.
which
although
so
__________________________ we were driving through the countryside, we saw many picturesque villages.
While
When
Both
None
The president was not a very popular leader. (a) , his resignation did not come as a surprise.
He likes all kinds of sports, ______________ skiing, hockey and volleyball.
but
such as
nor
I was involved in a climbing accident._____________________ , I had an arm cast for a few months.
Following this
Because
Despite this
Pets need nutritious food. (a) , they need vaccinations.
He had always struggled with school until he received tutoring._____________________, his grades have improved.
when
Since then
Although
Allergies to certain insect bites can be fatal. (a) , a bee sting can cause shock in some people.
We need to find out what is causing your pain. In order to understand this, we need to do a series of tests.
Tick if the connective is appropriate or no.
Appropriate
Not appropriate
Gorillas eat plants.In contrast, chimpanzees eat small animals as well as plants.
In the above sentence , "In contrast" is a connective.
True
False
I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!
because
or
so
but
They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.
so
because
and
because of
He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.
Therefore
On the other hand
Besides
We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.
Besides
On the other hand
Therefore
The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.
correct
incorrect
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.
Because
Although
But
So
…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.
Despite
Even
Although
Besides
Watch the film ……………….. it's black and white.
as
even
even though
because
We rely so much on smart phone as it's useful. ……, it also makes us too dependent on it.
While
On the other hand
Therefore
Even though
Which one is correct?
I love books. So I read lots of them.
I love books, so I read lots of them.
I love books so that I read lots of them.
The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.
correct
incorrect
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.
Because
Although
But
So
Snakes ___ lizards are cold-blooded animals.
or
but
and
because
You can move the cursor either by using the mouse ___ by using the arrow keys on the keyboard.
and
or
so
but
Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.
so
however
moreover
because
I was lost ___ I bought a street map.
so that
so
meanwhile
since
Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.
First
However
Therefore
Meanwhile
We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.
Therefore
Moreover
However
Meanwhile
Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.
unless
so
because
and
___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.
Although
Therefore
Since
Before
The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.
Moreover
Although
However
Since
___ my mother dies not like seafood, she cooks prawns and crabs for us.
Furthermore
In addition
Although
Since
___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
In addition
As a result
Meanwhile
However
The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.
Although
However
Furthermore
Since
I worked overtime this week ___ I can take time off next week.
so that
so
because
or
He was lazy. _______ of it,he didn't pass the exam.
as a result
so
in spite
despite
Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing world. _______,it is a problem all over the world.
Yet
Moreover
But
On the contrary
Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.
so
however
moreover
because
___ people throw rubbish into the sea, sea creatures are harmed.
Although
Therefore
Since
Before
The whole report is badly written. ___, it's inaccurate.
Moreover
Although
However
Since
___ to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
In addition
As a result
Meanwhile
However
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a. however
b. moreover
c. furthermore
He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
a. Moreover
b. Therefore
c. Although
They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.
so
because
and
because of
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.
Because
Although
But
So
I stood on the deck ..................... it was very windy.
THEREFORE
SINCE
EVEN THOUGH
BECAUSE OF
I studied journalism in college. .........................., I had a part-time job at a newspaper.
IN ADDITION
AS
DESPITE OF
HOWEVER
Smoking is a bad habit because it smells bad and it can damage your health. ........................, it is a very expensive habit.
ALL IN ALL
EITHER
AS WELL
FURTHERMORE
The storm destroyed my cousin’s home, and it destroyed his car ....................
AS WELL
AS SOON AS
NEITHER
HOWEVER
............................... to the heavy snow, all flights to Berlin have been cancelled.
AS WELL
DESPITE OF
DUE TO
MOREOVER
................................, he was bigger, he never looked down on me.
IN CONCLUSION
EVEN THOUGH
EITHER
FINALLY
They said they had planned everything very carefully and meticulously. ..........................., a few things still went wrong.
NEVERTHELESS
ADDITIONALLY
FURTHERMORE
NEVERTHELESS
You should get your driving license renewed, ........................ you will get a fine.
HOWEVER
THEREFORE
MOREOVER
OTHERWISE
................................, I asked her not to tell anyone anything, she still betrayed my trust and told the entire universe!
DESPITE THE FACT
THOUGH
EVEN THOUGH
NONETHELESS
.......................... the rain we still went on a trip to Oxford.
DESPITE
INSTEAD OF
HOWEVER
THEREFORE
Carl's starting college in September. ___, he's travelling around Europe.
First
However
Therefore
Meanwhile
We were unable to get funding. ___, we had to abandon the project.
Therefore
Moreover
However
Meanwhile
Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals ___ they are under the supervision of a teacher.
unless
so
because
and
The boat sank almost immediately ___ it had struck the rock.
before
after
so
but
The house is beautiful. ___, it's in a great location.
Although
However
Furthermore
Since
There is a huge demand for water __________ there are so many people in the world.
although
however
because
then
Which 3 answers are addition connectives?
furthermore
except
unless
also
as well as
Which 3 answers are time connectives?
although
and
firstly
afterwards
finally
Which 3 answers are cause and effect connectives?
however
so
firstly
because
as a result of
We wanted to go to the show ________ there weren't any seats left.
and
but
so
after
Pick me up early, please,________ we don't get there late.
and
but
so
when
The sisters were both beautiful, ............. only one was kind.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
