AZoia – third week homework: Attività da Grammar  and Vocabulary

From Grammar and Vocabulary Module pgg. 351, 353, 355

activities on the use of CONNECTORS

PAGE 351

EX. 1

After that

While

First

then

After that

Before

Finally

First

After that

then

Finally

 

EX. 2

Go past the shops and then take the second left.

You moved to Rome last year? Where did you live before that?

At first we got lost, but in the end we found the house.

OK, we’ve been to the museum. Where shall we go next?

We went for a meal and we went to a club afterwards.

First close the program, then shut down the computer and then restart it.

First I’m going to talk about the courses we offer. Secondly I’ll tell you about our English courses in more detail and lastly I’ll answer any question you have. After that we will have a short coffee break and then there will be another presentation.

 

EX. 3

first

then

next

after

after that

in the end

at first

after

in the end

before

afterwards

 

PAGE 353

EX. 1

also

as well as

also

also – too

as well as – also

and – too

in addition

moreover

 

EX. 2

1	...	...	too
2	...	...	As well
3	...	also	...
4	...	as well as	...
5	...	...	too
6	moreover	...	...
7	on top of that	...	...

 

EX. 3

Jenny’s going to the party and I think Chiara’s going, too.

I don’t want to go to the beach, and besides, it’s freezing cold.

I know you play football, but do you play rugby as well?

I don’t want to email him, and besides, he never checks them.

He’s good looking and also very rich!

He’s got a car as well as a scooter.

 

PAGE 355

EX. 1

whereas

yet

however

whereas

while

nevertheless

however

however

even though

despite

although

despite

in spite of

even though

EX. 2

however

whereas

despite

yet

whereas

however

 

EX. 3

Though I looked everywhere for my keys, I couldn’t find them.

Despite knowing the road was flooded, he tried to drive through it.

In the UK you drive on the left side of the road whereas in Italy you drive on the right.

He called her even though she asked him not to.

Not many people were at the party, but we had a good time nevertheless.

He failed the exam although he worked hard for it.

I buy a lotto ticket every week, however I've never won anything.

She didn’t do much work for her exam, yet she passed them all.

 

Activity on connectors 2 scheda linkata dall'insegnante

 

EX. 1

Complete following sentences using an appropriate connecting word.

1. Alice seems to be quite intelligent; nonetheless , she often gets poor grades.

2. This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the town. Moreover their service is excellent.

3. I’ve never been to the US in spite of having friends and relatives there.

4. He is a reckless driver; even so, he hasn’t had any accidents.

5. My sister works three jobs in a day; however, she doesn’t earn much money.

6. We went out despite the cold weather.

7. I tried to look happy in spite of feeling miserable.

 

EX. 2

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Use each sentence connector only once.

Wherever; finally; however; in spite of; although; as if; unless; since; despite; so as not to

 

1. The dog eats the food hungrily as if it has been starved for months.

2. Finally all good things must come to an end.

3. All the students have been miserable however Mrs. Tan left the school.

4. Always stand up for yourself so as not to lose your integrity.

5. Her baby remains as skinny as ever despite the vitamins and expensive food.

6. Agatha won't go out with you unless you promise to pay for the lunch.

7. Do remember to keep in contact wherever you are.

8. Although he is sick, he still continues working.

9. However tough he appears to be, he still loses to the short man.

10. The plane managed to land in spite of the heavy rain, thunder and lightning.