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WorksheetsREAD AND CONNECT
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 44mins
_____________ it is raining now, we can't play football.
But
Therefore
As
Although
Dad works very hard for us _________ he can take us to go around the world in the future.
and
because
so that
while
Edison did the experiment for thousand times. _________ he invented the light bulb.
Furthermore
At last
Next
First
_____________ save the kitten, we took him to the vet immediately.
When
Since
Because
In order to
Mary is a beautiful and smart girl. _____________, she is kind. She always takes care of the sick animals. _____________ every one likes her very much.
Therefore / However
Besides / Therefore
However / Hence
Moreover / However
Jacob is poor; _________________, he does not resort to begging to survive.
despite
however
because
Irene left the class early ________ she did not want to queue up to buy food at the cafe later.
yet
so
as
Clement drove to the library instead ___________ He was too lazy to walk
however
despite
because
Suzzy was in pain; _________ she did not tell anyone of her predicament.
however
in spite of
because
______ Alice was watching a movie alone in her room, she heard a bloodcurdling scream.
Although
While
Despite
_______ she came back from the toilet, Shirley fainted.
In spite of
Although
As soon as
I will not invite Daren to the study group discussion because he talks to much. ____________, my friends do not like him.
Furthermore
Although
In spite of
Mr. Lee is rich, _____________ Mr. Smith is poor.
and
moreover
whereas
in addition
Water is precious _________________ don’t waste a drop!
so
nevertheless
additionally
however
Mobile phones have many useful functions. (a) , we can use it to make phone calls, send text messages, and listen to music.
______ it is raining now, we can't play football.
Therefore
As
But
Although
Peter is fat ______ he eats a little.
because
so
and
although
________ you watch the television, you need to finish you work first.
After
Although
Before
First
Assignments must be handed in by the deadline, __________ they will not be marked.
otherwise
obviously
hence
recently
Which is NOT the main function of cohesive devices ?
phrases tie ideas together smoothly and clearly
pancreas produces more Insulin
your writing becomes coherent
easy for reader to understand what you have written
Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past years. _____________ , vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.
Above all
For example
Unless
In contrast
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________ , it is quiet and distraction free.
However
At first
Later
Besides
Choose the correct sentence.
I was buying some potatoes, and it fell on the floor.
I was buying some potatoes, and they fell on the floor.
How many Types of cohesive devices in total , according to the slides.
2
3
4
Melvin never watches television in the evening. ___________ she reads novels.
Instead
Since
Consequently
Finally
Choose the sentence with the better cohesive devices used.
The names of the two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are Patience and Fortitude. They were named by then-mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
The names of the two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are Patience and Fortitude. The two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library were named by then-mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Choose the better sentence.
Doctors advocate physical activities. To reduce stress levels.
Doctors advocate physical activities. Exercise also reduces stress levels.
__________to their normal salary, members of the board were paid a small allowance.
In addition
Moreover
In conclusion
The baby ________ wakes up three times during the night.
moreover
generally
initially
I'm afraid Tim can't join our Cub group until he's eight. ________, we'll put his name on the waiting list.
In conclusion
In addition
However
I spent most of my money in the first week and __________ had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
consequently
so
however
Superman inspired the creation of other comic book heroes, _______ Captain Marvel and Batman
notably
as well as
furthermore
He was badly injured in the crash and _________ died.
so
subsequently
finally
The house is beautiful. _______, it's in a great location.
To conclude
Hence
Furthermore
Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. _________, we beat them by a huge margin last night.
Nevertheless
So
In conclusion
Mix two tablespoons of sugar, or ________ honey, into the mixture.
to sum up
secondly
alternatively
Studies suggest that regular intake of the vitamin _________ improves brain function.
hence
significantly
finally
Mr. Reyes is poor; _________________, he does not resort to begging to survive.
despite
however
because
Alvin left the class early ________ he did not want to queue up to buy food at the cafe later.
yet
so
as
We expected him to admit that he stole the money at the library, __________ he did not.
although
but
so
I drove to the library instead ___________ I was too lazy to walk.
however
despite
because
Hannah was in pain; _________ she did not tell anyone of her predicament.
however
in spite of
because
______ ALice was watching a movie alone in her room, she heard a bloodcurdling scream.
Although
While
Despite
_______ she came back from the toilet, Betty fainted.
In spite of
Although
As soon as
I will not invite Henry to the study group discussion because he talks to much. ____________, my friends do not like him.
Furthermore
Although
In spite of
We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.
in spite of
therefore
in addition
although
I enjoy watching romantic films___ my husband likes action movies.
therefore
whereas
although
since
He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.
due to
despite
although
concequently
There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.
because
whereas
however
despite
She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.
in spite of
since
however
although
___ to all the tests we prepare for, we have lots of homework to do.
In addition
furthermore
since
moreover
They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.
since
because
although
nevertheless
They stayed home ___ the cold weather
hence
although
therefore
due to
The roads were covered in ice; ___ it was not safe to drive.
despite
hence
however
but
Where else did you go ___ the pop-shop?
besides
since
concequently
hence
The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. ________, the Welfare Club has done well too.
Similarly
To add more
In reverse
reversely
Wash the potato first. _____ you can boil them.
In conclusion
Afterwards
On the other hand
Thirdly
We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. ______ we managed to trace him to a hotel in town.
Eventually
Then
Regardless
Irregardless
Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ___ you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.
Nevertheless
Otherwise
Similarly
Therefore
Let us not be complacent with ourselves. ___ we may lose out in the final round.
Otherwise
Likewise
Moreover
However
The neighbours often helped each other, _____, creating a feeling of harmony in the neighbourhood.
so
as
thus
then
"nevertheless" can be used to show
addition of ideas
sequence
contrast
result
Which connector can be used to add ideas?
so
furthermore
in spite of
hence
sequence connectors are used to show
procedures
comparison
example
contrast
