Exercises B1 : use Logical connectors in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course on logical connectors in English. You will practise using words like however, therefore and although in context, paying close attention to their placement in sentences.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the blank: logical connectors

Complete each sentence with the correct logical connector from the course (however, therefore, although, nevertheless).

1. She studied very hard; ___, she did not pass the exam.
2. ___ it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a walk.
3. He missed the last train; ___, he arrived late to the meeting.
4. The task was difficult; ___, she completed it with great care.

Correction

1. She studied very hard; however, she did not pass the exam.
2. Although it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a walk.
3. He missed the last train; therefore, he arrived late to the meeting.
4. The task was difficult; nevertheless, she completed it with great care.

Exercice 2 — Spot and correct the mistake

Each sentence contains an error in the use or placement of a logical connector. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. However she was tired, she finished all her homework.
2. He forgot his umbrella, although he got soaked in the rain.
3. They had no money; although, they could not buy the tickets.
4. The weather was cold, however they went swimming in the lake.

Correction

1. Although she was tired, she finished all her homework.
2. He forgot his umbrella, so he got soaked in the rain.
3. They had no money; therefore, they could not buy the tickets.
4. The weather was cold; however, they went swimming in the lake.

Exercice 3 — Choose the right connector

Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence using an appropriate logical connector.

1. The report was well written; ___, the manager rejected it.
2. ___ the film received mixed reviews, it became a box-office success.
3. She practised every day; ___, her pronunciation improved significantly.
4. The journey was exhausting; ___, they enjoyed every moment of it.

Correction

1. The report was well written; however, the manager rejected it.
2. Although the film received mixed reviews, it became a box-office success.
3. She practised every day; therefore, her pronunciation improved significantly.
4. The journey was exhausting; nevertheless, they enjoyed every moment of it.