4. Rewrite the sentences using the connectors on the right.

4 6 p

a. I bought the magazine to read about European destinations. in order to

b. They sent an email informing her about the reality show. so that

c. I didnt read the article because it was very impressing. in order not

d. My teacher didnt show us the documentary on TV because it was shocking. so that

6. Rephrase the sentences using the connectors given. 3 8 p

a. I spent some weeks in London to improve my accent. (So that)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________ .
b. Mary speaks four languages but she cannot write in them. (However)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________ .
c. Although cyber friends do not see each other face to face, they have a strong link. (In spite of

1. Complete the sentences using the connectors below.

however because when thats why
a. She has got a perfect accent _________________ she lived in London for 10 years.
b. I dont like crowded places. _________________ I never go to the cinema.
c. ________________ we arrived, the teacher was already handing back our essays on British
Culture.
d. She is bilingual. _________________, she wasnt selected for the job as a hotel receptionist.
2. Transform the sentences using the connectors in brackets.
a. I have got a monolingual dictionary and a bilingual one. (also)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
b. Teenagers lead stressful lives. They have the support of their families. (however)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
c. I went to the bookshop to buy a book about old English. (in order to)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
d. The students turned off the lights to watch the film clearly. (so that)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
3. Fill in the gaps with although or in spite of.
a. _________________ of the rain, we went to the theatre.
b. Mary is unemployed _________________ having an excellent curriculum vitae.
c. _________________ not having much money, they went to University.
d. _________________ British students dont like to learn foreign languages, they learn a lot from
Erasmus students .
4. Transform the sentences using the connectors in brackets.

a. In spite of being spoken by millions, Mandarin is not the most spoken language. (though)

_____________________________________________________________________________________
b. She applied for an Erasmus placement to learn about European cultures. (so as to)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
c. Although they dont watch a lot of films, they take out the subtitles. (despite)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________
d. I love the British accent but I prefer speaking with the American one. (however)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________