FORO N° 4 – CONNECTORS

1. I studied a lot for the final English exam; ________________, I did not get a very good grade.

• A) HOWEVER

• B) NEVERTHELESS

• C) Both connectors are possible.

2. Some people face problems in the U.S to find jobs quickly. _________________, they had to go to school to improve their English.

• A) AS A RESULT

• B) HOWEVER

• C) FINALLY

3. Desktop computers are cheaper and more reliable than laptops; ____________, they are more flexible.

• A) FURTHERMORE

• B) BESIDES

• C) Both connectors are possible.

4. I have been to many countries. _________________, I have been to Russia, Canada, Mexico, and Spain.

• A) FOR INSTANCE

• B) THEREFORE

• C) NONETHELESS

5. There are many benefits of learning a second language. ________________, it would be a great idea that you begin learning one.

• A) THEREFORE

• B) ON THE WHOLE

• C) TO SUMMARISE

6. Several countries locked down during the pandemic. ________________, other countries did the same.

• A) SIMILARLY

• B) OVERALL

• C) THAT IS TO SAY

7. Few people believed the pandemic was a problem in the beginning. ____________, they are facing the consequences.

• A) ON THE OTHER HAND

• B) NOW

• C) INSTEAD

8. Claudia was quite ill. ___________________, she went to the university.

• A) NONETHELESS

• B) FINALLY

• C) HENCE

9. Jose did not read the instructions; _________________, he did not hand in the homework properly.

• A) CONSEQUENTLY

• B) THEREFORE

• C) HENCE

• D) THUS

• E) All the connectors are possible.

10. I’m too busy to take a holiday. ____________________, I don’t have the money.

• A) MOREOVER

• B) FURTHERMORE

• C) BESIDES

• D) All the connector are possible.