Conectores (although, however, because of…) – Ficha 1

Completa cada oración con una palabra o expresión del recuadro. Puedes usar algunas palabras más de una vez. Sobran dos palabras.

Ejemplo: I was late ___ I missed the bus. → because

Banco de palabras althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to

1. We stayed at home Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to the heavy rain.

2. Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to she was tired, Maria went to the party.

3. The hotel was expensive. Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to , the staff were very friendly.

4. I didn't call you Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to my phone battery was dead.

5. It was getting late, Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to we decided to take a taxi.

6. Tom finished the race Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to his injured knee.

7. I'd like to come, Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to I have to work tomorrow.

8. "Why did you leave early?" " Elige… althoughhoweverbecausebecause ofsobutin spite ofunlessin order to I had a headache."

Une cada comienzo de oración con el final correcto del recuadro.

Banco de palabras I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

9. Although the film was very long,

   Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

10. We couldn't play tennis because of

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

11. Leo has lived in Spain for years. However,

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

12. She missed the bus, so

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

13. Despite feeling nervous,

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

14. They moved to the countryside because

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

15. The test was difficult, but

    Elige… I didn't feel bored.the strong wind.he still can't speak Spanish well.she was late for work.Amira gave an excellent speech.they wanted a quieter life.most students passed it.

Reescribe cada oración usando la palabra o expresión entre paréntesis. Mantén el mismo significado.

Ejemplo: I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. (Although) → Although I was tired, I couldn't sleep.

16. It was cold, but we went swimming. (although)

17. The flight was delayed because the weather was bad. (because of)

18. Sara studied hard, but she failed the exam. (however)

19. It rained, but the match continued. (despite)

20. I was hungry, so I made a sandwich. (because)

21. Although it was noisy, the baby slept. (in spite of)

22. Did you stay at home because it was raining? (because of)

23. My brother is very rich. He isn't happy. (although)

Cada oración tiene un error. Escribe la oración correcta.

Ejemplo: We were late because of we missed the bus. → We were late because we missed the bus.

24. Although it was late, but we kept working.

25. We cancelled the picnic because the rain.

26. Despite of the cold, they walked to school.

27. However the price was high, I bought the jacket.

28. I couldn't sleep because of I drank too much coffee.

29. In spite of he was ill, he went to work.

30. It was very hot, because we opened all the windows.

31. Did you choose this school because of it is near your home?

Ordena las palabras para formar oraciones. Añade comas donde sea necesario.

Ejemplo: was / tired / although / she / she / kept / running → Although she was tired, she kept running.

32. although / the ticket / was / expensive / we / enjoyed / the concert

33. the match / was / cancelled / because of / the snow

34. she / didn't / go / to the party / because / she / felt / ill

35. despite / the traffic / we / arrived / on time

36. is / the restaurant / popular / because of / its / pizza / ?

37. the hotel was old. / however, / it / was / very clean

38. I / missed / the train / so / I / took / a taxi