Cohesive devices and conditionals

There are serious problems in our country. _____________, we feel this is a good time to return.

• Furthermore,

• Hence,

• Nonetheless,

• Unless,

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

My sister's hand-writing is always so neat, _______________ mine is a total mess.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the category of the connector:

His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

• Emphasis

• Illustration

• Cause and effect

• Addition

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

The underline word can be replaced with:

Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Write a sentence using the word "in fact"

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the best option

Jessie Dibb graduated with a dual degree in Communication and English from The Ohio State University on 3 May; her in-person ceremony was replaced ______ a ‘virtual’ one on her computer. ____________ applying for about 200 jobs in social-media marketing, copywriting and communications based in cities across the US, she’s yet to find a position. “_________ I had connections ___ useful skills for entering in this industry, it doesn't matter. There just aren't any jobs available,” she says. (Taken from BBC)

• by/ But/ Even though/ so

• with/ Although/ of course/ and

• with/ Despite/ Even though/ and

• by/ Despite/ In spite of/ and

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the odd one out

• Although

• Therefore

• However

• Despite

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Make a sentence with "to + infinitive" that expresses purpose or aim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Make a sentence with "unlike"

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

This plan will reduce waste, and _____ cut costs.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E