Complete each sentence with the best connector from the box. Use each connector once.
Available options:
In order toTo sum upFor instanceDespiteIn additionConsequentlyAs a resultHoweverWhereasMoreover
1. The course is quite demanding. , it’s extremely rewarding.
2. Many people prefer online learning, others still value face-to-face lessons.
3. I’m revising every day pass the exam in June.
4. The city is expensive. , salaries are generally higher than in smaller towns.
5. He missed several classes; , he struggled to keep up with the group.
6. I love doing sport; , I try to go running at least twice a week.
7. the rain, we carried on with the picnic.
8. The train was cancelled; , we had to take a taxi.
9. The hotel is close to the beach. , it offers free parking.
10. , it’s better to use a few varied connectors than too many in every sentence.
B2 Connectors - Exercise 2
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it’s incorrect, rewrite it correctly.
1. Despite it was raining, we went out.
2. I like reading; however, I don’t have much time.
3. As well she plays the piano, she sings in a band.
4. Due to the heavy rain, the match was postponed.
5. I studied hard, so as to I could pass the exam.
6. On the contrary, I agree with you.
7. Although he was tired, he went to the gym.
8. The company made huge losses. Therefore they closed several branches.
9. She left early so that avoid the traffic.
10. The repairs will take two hours. In the meantime, you can wait here.
B2 Connectors - Exercise 3
Put the words in the correct order to make a natural B2 sentence. Add commas/full stops where necessary.
1. to sum up / is / using / better / a / connectors / few / varied / than / too / many
2. it / although / much / hadn’t / studied / she / passed / the / exam
3. was / heavy / consequently / we / traffic / late / arrived
4. send / so that / you / can / I’ll / it / review / the / document
5. firstly / identify / we / the / need / problem / to
6. in spite of / she / feeling / went / work / ill / to
7. overall / outweigh / the / the / benefits / disadvantages
8. for instance / improve / you / can / vocabulary / podcasts / listening / by
9. to conclude / education / key / is / I / success / believe / to / that
10. meanwhile / I’ll / you / table / can / prepare / dinner / the / set
B2 Connectors - Exercise 4
Match the sentence halves to create logical sentences.
Learning English takes time
I didn’t go out last night
Public transport reduces pollution
Some people love big cities
She trained every day
I’ll speak more slowly
The flight was delayed
To begin with,
The film received excellent reviews.
In brief,
B2 Connectors - Exercise 5
Complete each mini-dialogue with a natural connector from the box. Use each connector once.
Available options:
AnywayLet me thinkWellBy the wayThat's whyTo be honestSoActuallyI meanyou know
1. “Do you enjoy studying online?” “, yes, but only if the lessons are short.”
2. “What would you improve at your school?” “… maybe the timetable. It’s too long.”
3. “Is this book difficult?” “, it’s easier than it looks.”
4. “Why didn’t you go out yesterday?” “It was raining. I stayed at home.”
5. “Is speaking your favourite part?” “, I prefer writing.”
6. “Do you like living in the city?” “It’s convenient, but, , it can be really noisy.”
7. “I didn’t understand the homework.” “, the instructions weren’t very clear.”
8. “, have you seen the new café near the station?”
9. “We’re late.” “, let’s take a taxi.”
10. “I don’t really like the film.” “, it had some great scenes.”