What are the connectors used for?
A main water pipe downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours. a. addition b. time c. comparison d. cause and effect
d. cause and effect
__________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
Before
I have been waiting for 30 minutes,_____ the bus still hasn't arrived.
yet / but
transition
Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease. a. addition b. time c. contrast d. comparison
c. contrast
__________ I've been working on improving my memory, I haven't had much success.
Although
Bob spent three years in the military. ________, his brother was earning a college degree.
Meanwhile / In the meantime
What type of connector is "and"?
coordinating conjunction
You have to get a better attitude. Otherwise, you'll keep losing job after job!
a. time b. contrast c. comparison d. cause and effect
d cause and effect
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__________ I had two hours to spare for shopping, I couldn't find the suit I wanted.
Even though
__________ he's thoroughly trained, he still makes a lot of mistakes.
Even though / Although
What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
I failed the test even though I studied hard.
even though I studied hard
There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work. a. contrast b. comparison c. example d. cause and effect
c. example
I live too far away to visit you; ______, I can never remember your address.
Besides / Moreover / In addition / Furthermore
I missed the bus. _________, I would have been here earlier.
Otherwise
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Punctuate the following sentence:
Jim thinks I'm against his ideas on the contrary I'm one of his biggest supporters.
Jim thinks I'm against his ideas; on the contrary, I'm one of his biggest supporters.
We all forget things. Nonetheless, we shouldn't worry.
a. time b. contrast c. comparison d. example
b. contrast
__________ she was exhausted, she didn't fall asleep until 4am.
Although
My sister doesn’t like to study, ______ does she take notes in class.
nor
Name the type(s) of connectors
Because I had to catch the train, and we were short on time, I forgot to pack my toothbrush for our vacation.
because: subordinating conjunction
and: coordinating conjunction