Connectors of Addition and Contrast
Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Which pair expresses contrasting ideas? 1. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic. 2. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game.
CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, also, and CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although /even though, but 1.
Choose the correct connector:
1. María seems to be quite clever. Nevertheless/ Furthermore, she often gets low marks. 2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. However/In addition, the food is delicious. 3. I've never been to Argentina, as well as / despite having relatives there. 4. Jaume is a careful driver. Moreover / However, he’s had several accidents. 5. Lucía loves playing sport, and / but she’s not very good at it. 6. Edu is talented at music as well as / in spite of art.
Some connectors have got similar meanings but are followed by DIFFERENT STRUCTURES. Despite and in spite of are followed by a noun phrase or a gerund. We did not wear coats despite the cold weather. I tried to look happy in spite of feeling terrible.
Even though and although are followed by a clause. My car constantly needs repairs even though it’s new. My cousin and I aren’t very close, although we’re the same age.
2.
Write the correct connector.
1. We're studying now _______________there's an interesting film on TV. 2. I’d like to talk to you _______________ I know you’re busy. 3. ______________ her efforts, she failed the exam. 4. _______________we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
5. We didn’t win the game _______________ all all our hard work.
Connectors are usually written in SPECIFIC PLACES in a sentence:
At the beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand. - Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though - Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as -
3.
Rewrite the following sentences using the connector in brackets.
1. Laura apologised several times. Nevertheless, Alvaro wouldn’t speak to her. (but) ________________________________________________________________ 2. We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of) ________________________________________________________________ 3. Javi works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. (In addition) ________________________________________________________________ 4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (as well as) ________________________________________________________________ 5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (and) ________________________________________________________________ 6. On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time. (However) ________________________________________________________________ 7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite) ________________________________________________________________ 4.
Traduce estas frases al inglés. Para cada frase haz dos versiones en inglés, una con in spite of/despite + sustantivo, y otra con although/even though + sujeto + verbo.
1. A pesar de sus problemas era una buena madre. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Me dormí pronto a pesar del ruido. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. A pesar de nuestras diferencias nos llevamos bien. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. A pesar del tráfico llegamos a tiempo. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
Ejercicios:
though/although/even though y in spite of/despite.
Traduce estas frases al inglés. Haz dos versiones de cada frase, una con but y otra que termine con though. 1. Ana es simpática, pero no me gusta su marido. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Hablamos por teléfono todos los días, pero nunca nos vemos. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. No tengo un billete de 5 euros, pero tengo uno de 10. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. No conozco a su hermano, pero conozco a su hermana. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 5. No está nevando, pero sí hace frio. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Traduce estas frases al inglés. Para cada frase haz dos versiones en inglés, una con in spite of/despite + sustantivo, y otra con although/even though + sujeto + verbo. 6. A pesar de sus problemas era una buena madre. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 7. Me dormí pronto a pesar del ruido. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 8. A pesar de nuestras diferencias nos llevamos bien. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 9. A pesar del tráfico llegamos a tiempo. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Traduce estas frases utilizando although o even though. 10. Fue al trabajo aunque estaba cansado. _____________________________________________________________________ 11. Aunque no come mucho es muy gordo. _____________________________________________________________________ 12. Aunque es muy famoso no gana mucho dinero. _____________________________________________________________________ 13. ¡No la vi aunque estaba sentada justo al lado de mí! _____________________________________________________________________ 14. Aprobó el examen aunque no había estudiado. _____________________________________________________________________ 15. Aunque no tienen dinero, son muy felices. _____________________________________________________________________
