Exercises: Structure Sentences with the Help of Connectives

Exercise A

Fill in the blanks with the correct connective from the following words. Each connective can be used once only. Pay attention to the meaning of the sentences (addition, contrast, cause & effect, etc.).

Connectives to use:

but – because – however – in conclusion – for example – first – as soon as – if – in fact – like

Exercise B

Fill in the blanks with the correct connective from the following words. Each connective can be used once only. Pay attention to the meaning of the sentences (addition, contrast, cause & effect, etc.).

Connectives to use:

moreover – although – therefore – similarly – especially – such as – next – to sum up – while – unless

Exercise C

Fill in the blanks with the correct connective from the following words. Each connective can be used once only. Pay attention to the meaning of the sentences (addition, contrast, cause & effect, etc.).

Connectives to use:

provided that – in addition – as a result – whereas – on the other hand – in particular – consequently – nevertheless – for instance – meanwhile

Exercise D

Fill in the blanks with the correct connective from the following words. Each connective can be used once only. Pay attention to the meaning of the sentences (addition, contrast, cause & effect, etc.).

Connectives to use:

until – since – afterwards – such as – unless – despite – in conclusion – moreover – therefore – similarly