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Connectors
A – Join the following pairs of sentences, using a suitable coordinating
connector.
1. I like writing letters. I do it every week.
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2. She doesn’t have a pen friend. She would like to have one.
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3. I’m not a computer fan. I want to learn to use the e-mail.
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4. You can write me a letter. You can phone me, instead.
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5. Robert’s mother is a computer expert. She is going to teach him to use the
e-mail.
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B – Fill in the blanks in the sentences with an adequate subordinate
connector.
1. The Internet is appealing ____________ you can learn about lots of subjects.
2. He pressed Enter ________________ he finished the letter.
3. Most schools have computers _____________ they’re expensive equipment.
4. Computers are helpful _________________ you don’t get obsessed by them.
C – Circle the best conjunction.
1. I’ll phone you although / so / when I arrive.
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2. The party was boring, although / because / so I went home.
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3. The weather was nice, although / or / until it was a bit cold.
4. She speaks good French, after / because / but she has strong English
accent.
5. I enjoyed my month in Argentina, although / and / but I learnt a lot of Spanish.
6. I’ll tell you my plans because / so / while we’re having lunch.
7. I helped him after / because / or he was my friend.
D – Choose the best conjunction to join the sentences.
1. I’ll be glad. This job is finished. (when / or / while)
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2. I’ll be very angry. You do that again. (and / if / but)
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3. I’d like to talk to you. You go home. (before / and / although)
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4. I watched TV. John came home. (if / until / or)
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5. I’ll see you again. We come back from holiday. (while / after / and)
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