WorksheetsP3.4 Connectors of Contrast
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are contrasting ideas?
similar ideas
same ideas
different ideas
linking ideas
The teacher was ill __________ she went to work.
however
but
while
Carol studied hard for the maths test ________ she could not get a good mark.
however
but
while
Choose the correct sentence that combines these two sentences:
Henry is good at sports. Henry does not like to play baseball.
Henry is good at sports, but Henry does not like to play baseball.
Henry is good at sports while he does not like to play baseball.
Henry is good at sports, but he does not like to play baseball.
Henry is good at sports, however he does not like to play baseball.
Shaun never paid attention in class. __________, he scored very well for his weighted assessment.
however
but
while
Choose the correct sentence that combines these two sentences:
Thomas looked strong. Thomas could not lift up a bucket of water.
Thomas could not lift up a bucket of water while he looked strong.
While Thomas looked strong, he could not lift up a bucket of water.
She has bad scores in Maths.______, she does not give up.
while
but
however
_______Alyssa likes milo, Zoha likes iced lemon tea.
but
while
however
Join the two sentences using "but".
Miss Yap loves theme parks. Roller coasters scare her.
(a)
Join these two sentences with "however".
I want to go to the party. My parents do not allow me to.
(a)
Join the two sentences using "while".
The slow loris is cute. It is venomous.
(a)
