Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list.
although as well as both despite due to during even
though however in addition in order to neither … nor so that
therefore whereas which while
1. __________________ we were driving through the Lake District, we saw many picturesque
villages.
2. __________________ having lost only one match this season, we didn’t win the championship.
3. Flight attendants who apply for a job must be able to speak __________________ English and
Spanish.
4. I started learning Chinese ________________ my stay in the Far East.
5. This is Jimmy’s new bike, __________________ he got from his parents. He locks it up every
evening __________________ nobody can steal it.
6. She gets up early __________________ be in time for work.
7. The climate in South Africa is perfect. It’s __________________ too hot __________________
too cold.
8. This cell phone tariff costs 8 cents per minute, __________________ the other one offers a flat
rate.
9. __________________ my father likes country music, he rarely listens to it on the radio.
10. __________________ to the six air bags, the car also has a built-in security system.
11. The company manufactures cars __________________ motorcycles.
12. __________________ we hadn’t eaten for over twelve hours, we weren’t very hungry.
13. My sister invited me to her party. __________________, I was so busy I had to tell her I
couldn’t come.
14. I arrived late for the performance __________________ a traffic jam on the motorway.
15. He spent most of his time playing with his friends. __________________, he wasn’t well-
prepared for the exam.
Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list. There may be more than one
answer in some sentences.
AS LONG AS – BECAUSE - DESPITE – DUE TO - EVEN THOUGH – HOWEVER - IN CASE - IN SPITE –
NEVERTHELESS - THEREFORE
1. Take your camera with you, just _____________________ mine doesn't work.
2. _____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.
3. Bring an umbrella with you _____________________ it rains tomorrow.
4. Skiing is a safe sport _____________________ you obey the rules on the slope.
5. All flights to and from London have been cancelled _____________________ fog.
6. They arrived in time for the meeting _____________________ having to travel in bad weather.
7. I like travelling by underground, _____________________ it gets pretty crowded during rush
hours.
8. She has been living in the country her whole life. _____________________, she has decided she
wants a change and plans on moving to the city.
9. We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. _____________________, transport workers were on
strike so we couldn't use the underground.
10. _____________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to survive.
11. _____________________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it in time.
12. _____________________ of the low temperatures during the winter, Moscow is always worth
visiting.
13. I can't come now _____________________ the children are ill, and I have to look after them.
14. The economy collapsed, _____________________ the government had to resign.
15. You may go out with your friends tonight, _____________________ you never go alone and
stay with them all the time.
16. I already knew a lot about cybersecurity. _____________________, the lecture was quite
interesting.
Translate
1. Mimo że nie umiem dobrze pływać poszłam na basen.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Pomimo, że jest milionerem, on wciąż mieszka w małym mieszkanku i jeździ startym autem.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Udało mu się zdać egzamin, mimo że był zupełnie nieprzygotowany.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Spała całkiem dobrze pomimo hałasu, który dochodził z zewnątrz.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Mimo że moja mama jest dużo starsza od twojej, wygląda dużo młodziej.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Mimo że była tak nieszczęśliwa z tym mężczyzną, nie chciała od niego odejść.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Mimo że obiecała sobie, że ograniczy słodycze zjadła kawałek ciasta.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Uwielbiam swoją pracę pomimo niskich zarobków.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Mimo że był totalnie spłukany, pojechał na wycieczkę do Wenezueli.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Mimo że uczyła się całą noc i tak nie zdała egzaminu.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
