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"CONNECTORS" - Grammar Guide for Upper Intermediate and Advanced students
This is a 2-page table systematization of connectors that express addition/exemplifica tion; alternative; contrast/ concession; reason/result/purpos e; Time/sequence and condition. I usually give this table to students after they have already learnt them separatedly, which usually happens in the 9th grade (level 5). I find it extremely useful, abov...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
Because, however, or, but, and, so, unless, although/even though, despite, and yet: Conjunctions and Connectors (2 pages, plus KEY)
My intermediate and advanced students often need many examples of these before they get the hang of them. Includes because, however, or, but, and, so, unless, although/even though, despite, and yet. Hope this worksheet helps your classes like it has mine! KEY INCLUDED.
Level: advanced
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Contrast Clauses (although/ even though, but/yet, however, in spite of/despite)
Coonectors of contrast: although/even though; but/yet; however; in spite of/ despite. KEY INCLUDED. 4 different exercises with an increasing level of complexity. First, students match each sentence with the appropriate connector (each of them is used 3 times). Then they cross the wrong connectors out and complete a dialogue. Finally, they join sent...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
LINKING WORDS
a complete and organized list to help sts in their writings! hope you like it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
Connectors of Reason & Result, Purpose and Contrast - Rephrasing
Two of my evening students have an exam next week and I�ve prepared some material. This is the first ws on connectors. Rephrasing exercises. 1st exercise: contrast clauses; 2nd: purpose clauses; 3rd: reason and result; last exercise - all the 3 types of clauses. KEY INCLUDED. Have a great week. Tomorrow is my last day of classes during the day. :))...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
WRITING PROCESS: DESCRIBING A PLACE
This a four-page worksheet which I made to help my students remember how to plan a composition. I tried to include most of the activities we do in class when working on writing. First of all we study the rubric since it is very important that students understand what they are asked to do. Then, once they�ve decided what they they are going to inclu...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Purpose Clauses (so/so that, to/in order to/so as to)
Connectors expressing purpose: so(that), (in order) to/so as to). KEY INCLUDED. 4 different exercises with an increasing level of complexity. First, students complete each sentence with an appropriate verb from the bubble plus a connector. Then they spot the mistakes and rewrite them. They complete a dialogue and, finally, they join sentences using...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
CONNECTORS
Here is a list of connectors for students� reference. I hope you find it useful. Have a great weekend!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: others

 


 
Connectors of Reason & Result, Purpose & Contrast - Rephrasing
1st exercise: contrast clauses; 2nd: purpose clauses; 3rd: reason and result; last exercise - all the 3 types of clauses. KEY INCLUDED. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs, mena:)))
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Grammar Formative TEST for Advanced Students
A formative Grammar Test for advanced students to see how�s their grammar knowledge (5 Pages). Part I: 1. Word Formation - 5 different types of exercises; 2. Linking words - 2 types of exercises; 3. Verb tenses - 2 different exercises and 4. Rephrasing. Wish you all a wonderful Thursday! Hugs, mena:)))))
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Connectors: but - because-or - and
The task is to connect parts of sentences using but/because/or/ and . Then match the sentences with the pictures
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
LET�S PRACTISE CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST AND ADDITION, CAUSE AND EFFECT AND PURPOSE!
This is a 2-page worksheet.Sts rewrite sentences using the Connector in brackets.KEY IS INCLUDED.I�m thankful for www.schoolclipart.co m for the clips. Hope it may be useful!Have a nice Thursday!Hugs!Teresa
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
The Consumer Society (11th grade) + correction
Test on the topic "Consumer Society"! It has the correction attached! I hope it�s useful! Enjoy! ^^
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: others

 


 
Reviewing Basic Grammar Points series (5) - Basic linking words: and or but;/ because or when/ after or before / because or because of / both (of) / not only...but also
This is a worksheet i�ve just finished for my 13-year-old students because they need to use more connectors in their writing activities. I chose the basic ones for now. 2 pages with 6 different exercises. KEY INCLUDED. Carnival is over. :(( The Portuguese go back to school tomorrow! Have a nice evening/ day!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Connectors
Study sheet + homework- B&W (photocopiable) version + A4 format included ( fully editable)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


Connectors game
This is my first powerpoint game and I�m very happy to share it with all of you my dear friends! :) Thanks Evelina and Xani for inspiring me, Ivona for your tutorial link and Mjotab for taking the time to help me out and all of you for helping me be a better teacher day after day. I hope you enjoy this game to revise connectors as much as my stud...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Linkers Fun Facts Game
Read different fun facts and choose the correct linking word. Thanks Edite Tentere for the template!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


60 LINKING WORDS / CONNECTORS
60 LINKING WORDS to classify according to their use : addition, condition, reason, purpose, consequence, contrast, chronology. All the words are given with a chart, then the answer is given, they have been classified on the slides.
Level: advanced
Age: 11-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


1/2 To be, PRESENT and PAST compare in aff,net,integ and EXERCISES
Sorry but it�s too big. With this ppt pupils remember to be in present and introduces verb to be in past. Also we practice long sentences with adverbs and, but now, yesterday,...etc.Thr ought exercises. IMPORT ANT: Click on every mushrooms, if you click in the word it past to another page. If you want you can click in Remember pink cloud then yo...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


2nd part To be in PRESENT and in PAST ....Exercises
2nd part. The plane has got a sound effect that I�ve downloaded throught this internet page " Efectos-de-sonido.an uncios-radio.com" in the page ( efectos de sonido-Transporte) then ( avioneta surcando el aire ). but you can use another one in wav format.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PowerPoint on the connectors "although", "though", "despite" and "in spite of"
With this powerpoint, students will be able to understand the usage of the connectors although", "though", "despite" and "in spite of".
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Discourse Markers: linkers (cause, reason, purpose, contrast)
Neat presentation on cause, reason, purpose and contrast linkers. Based on unit 1A from the book New English File Advanced. Students are asked to provide examples and answer some questions. All the examples are, in a way, motivational (quotations, sayings, etc.)and will likely trigger a nice discussion in class :)
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Connectors (so,because,because of, although)
Connectors (so,because,because of, although)
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Contrast Connectors
Practising how to use Contrast Connectors ( Although, However, Nevertheless, However, In spite of and Despite
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


LINKING WORDS
Students have a look at the basic connectors and practise with several activities.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Connectors - Contrast and Purpose (info+exercises)
Presentation on two types of connectors: contrast (in spite of, despite, although, though) and purpose (in order that, in order to, so that, so to). Here you will find the information and a few exercises. Enjoy, dear colleagues. ^^
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


REPHRASING EXERCISE
This exercise worked as revision for the written test. It includes lots of different grammar topics and it was very useful for my 11th greaders. Hope you like it! ^__^
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Connectors
Students should choose one of the connectors in each slide and complete the sentences, using the appropriate strucuture. For advanced ones.
Level: advanced
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Connectors
It�s a ppt for students to revise the use of the connectors of contrast: although, nevertheless, however, though, even though, in spite of , despite. I hope you find it useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Connectors and Linkers
Power Point Presentation
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


WRITING PRACTICE: Linking words in use (connectors, linkers)
It�s an opportunity for your students to practise linking words linking words the right way through a rephrasing exercise + a gap-filling one! Hope you like it and make use of it :) keep sharing! Peace, love & unity from my beloved homeland: Morocco!
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100

 


CONNECTORS II
CONNECTORS EXERCISES: "ADDITION" AND "CAUSE AND RESULT"
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Online Test (Grunds, prepositions, connectors)
3 exercises
Level: advanced
Age: 12-100

 


CONNECTORS I
CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST AND PURPOSE
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Daily Routine and Connectors
Some useful verbs for daily routines and some connectors
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 


English Connectors/Conjuncti on
a fun and learning activity about English connectors
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


What�s the missing word?
This exercise is intended to help students preparing for the Key for Schools - Part 7.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 

 

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