Connectors Unit 4

A. Circle the correct connector in each sentence.

1. I’d love to stay so / as a result / but I have to catch a train at 2 o’clock.

2. Although / But / However Jeremy worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.

3. They kept on making noise therefore / so / even though the teacher had asked them to stop three times.

4. My brother loves video games. However, / As a result, / So he doesn’t play them at night.

5. So / Although / Therefore my parents are very rich, I still want to have a good job to earn my own money.

6. Our teacher was ill, therefore / but / however we had to put off the exam.

B. Complete the sentences with the appropriate connector in the box.

therefore • although • as a result • so • however • but

1. Andy was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South Africa.

2. She didn’t sleep well during the night she went to work anyway.

3. There are many people who want to buy this new tablet. you should expect the price to be rather high.

4. I did not know which smartphone to buy. I asked the shop assistant’s opinion.

5. I like red wine. , I should not drink more than a glass.

6. The computer was really cheap, it was sold out in all the shops.

C. Join the sentences below using the connector in brackets.

1. Sam’s father didn’t give him the money. He couldn’t buy the notebook.

(therefore)

2. Helen is intelligent. She has to work hard to pass the exam.

(however)

3. My cousin has plenty of money. She won’t buy a good smartphone.

(although)

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