Homework: connectors

1Choose the correct connector

Choose from: although, however, because, so

althoughhoweverbecauseso

1. 1.

   The restaurant was full, we decided to order takeaway.

2. 2.

   Daniel practised every day, he did not win the competition.

3. 3.

   I did not go to the gym I had a headache.

4. 4.

   The train was delayed. , we still arrived before the show started.

5. 5.

   Sara speaks French very well, she has never lived in France.

6. 6.

   My laptop was very slow, I restarted it.

7. 7.

   the apartment is small, it has a lovely balcony.

8. 8.

   We could not hear the guide there were too many people talking.

2Because or because of?

Complete the sentences with because or because of.

1. 1.

   The match was cancelled the storm.

2. 2.

   I stayed at home I needed to finish a project.

3. 3.

   his broken glasses, Amir could not read the sign.

4. 4.

   They were late the motorway was closed.

5. 5.

   We took the stairs the lift was not working.

6. 6.

   The beach was empty the cold weather.

3Before, after or while?

Complete each sentence with before, after or while. Use the correct form of the verb where necessary.

1. 1.

   the computer, make sure it is connected to the charger. (start)

   Nota: El original da un solo hueco antes del verbo entre paréntesis. Escribí el conector y la forma verbal en el mismo campo.

2. 2.

   I always check the weather forecast I plan a weekend trip.

3. 3.

   they were waiting for the doctor, they read magazines.

4. 4.

   We went to a café the museum visit.

   Nota: Sin más contexto, el original no fija si la visita al café fue antes o después de la visita al museo.

5. 5.

   Please turn off the lights you leave the room.

6. 6.

   my suitcase, I realised I had lost my passport. (pack)

   Nota: El original da un solo hueco antes del verbo entre paréntesis. Escribí el conector y la forma verbal en el mismo campo.

4When, once or as soon as?

Complete the sentences with when, once or as soon as.

1. 1.

   I will make dinner I finish this phone call.

2. 2.

   the package arrives, please put it by the front door.

3. 3.

   We can start the game everyone is ready.

4. 4.

   I will let you know I receive the results.

5. 5.

   you see Eva, tell her that I called.

6. 6.

   They will book the hotel they decide on the dates.

5Correct the mistakes

Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.

1. 1.

   Although, it was very early, the shops were already open.

2. 2.

   Because of I was tired, I went to sleep early.

3. 3.

   When I will finish university, I’ll look for a job.

4. 4.

   I was doing my homework. After, I watched a series.

5. 5.

   However I was hungry, I did not eat anything.

6. 6.

   We left the building because of it was unsafe.

6Join the ideas

Combine the sentences using the connector in brackets.

1. 1.

   The view was beautiful. The weather was terrible.

   (although)

2. 2.

   I forgot to set an alarm. I woke up late.

   (so)

3. 3.

   The children were excited. They could not sleep.

   (because)

4. 4.

   I will charge my phone. I get to the office.

   (as soon as)

5. 5.

   My sister made lunch. I washed the dishes.

   (while)

6. 6.

   He read the instructions. He built the desk.

   (before)

7Write your own sentences

1. 1.

   although

2. 2.

   however

3. 3.

   because of

4. 4.

   while

5. 5.

   once

6. 6.

   before