Liceo Industrial Chileno Aleman English Department Miss Evelyn Cceres 3rd Year High Level

1. Read the information. 2. Complete the exercises. 3. If necessary read again.

4. The worksheet will be evaluated, so bring it to school when we are back.

BUT- HOWEVER
He spoke clearly, but I didn't understand him. Habl claramente pero no lo entend She saw me, but she didn't recognize me. Ella me vi pero no me reconoci. They were not having fun; however they stayed until the party was over. Ellos no se estaban divirtiendo; sin embargo se quedaron hasta que la fiesta termin. He doesn't study much; however he gets good grades at school. l no estudia mucho; sin embargo obtiene buenas notas en la escuela.

although- though- in spite of- despite

Although Jack is not very tall, he is excellent at basketball. Aunque Jack no es muy alto, es excelente en el baloncesto. She decided to go to work, though she was not feeling well. Ella decidi ir al trabajo, aunque no se estaba sintiendo bien. Despite his bad reputation, the politician won the elections. A pesar de su mala reputacin, el poltico gan las elecciones. It was a great match in spite of the bad the weather. Fue un gran juego, a pesar del mal tiempo.

AND- OR- SO- BECAUSE

I bought a newspaper and I read it Compr un diario y lo le We stayed at home and we watched television Nos quedamos en casa y vimos televisin It was too hot, so I openned the window Estaba muy caluroso, por eso abr la ventana They like films, so they often go to the cinema Les gustan las pelculas, as que van al cine a menudo I openned the window because it was too hot Abr la ventana porque estaba muy caluroso She is hungry because she didn`t have breakfast Ella tena hambre porque no tom desayuno

Do you want to play tennis or are you too tired? Quieres jugar tenis o estas muy cansado? What do you prefer tea or coffee? Qu prefieres t o caf?

if we need to organize our information we can use: First,I read Second, you understand Third, we learn At the beginning,/ At first, At the middle,/ Then,/ Later, At the end,/ Finally

EXERCISES: Choose the correct connector. (In spite of, despite, although, though, ) 1. We're studying now _________________ there's a great film on TV. 2. Id like to talk to you ____________________ I know youre busy. 3._________________ her efforts, she failed the exam. 4. _________________ we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic. 5. We didnt win the game __________________ all our hard work.

Despite and In spite of are used when a phrase follows Although and Though are used when a sentence follows (A sentence has a verb while a phrase does not have any verb) Despite and although are normally used at the beginning, in spite of and though are used in the middle.

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONTRAST CONNECTOR ( BUT, HOWEVER, ALTHOUGH,THOUGH , DESPITE or IN SPITE OF) 1._____________ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America. 2. Maria did not get a promotion______________ her qualifications. 3. Zambia is a land- locked country,____________ Kenya has a coastline. 4. This restaurant has a good reputation ________ that one does not. 5. The city has a 50 kph limit.__________________, people are often caught speeding. 6. You wont be forgiven___________________ your apology. 7. We couldnt find a house to buy ____________we looked at quite a few. 8. He always looks so lonely and sad____________ his popularity. 9. He is quiet and shy,_________________ his sister is lively and talkative

Classify the following sentences according to the following categories: Simple(S). Compound (Cp) or Complex (Cx). Take a look at the book if you do not remember!!! 1. The church is closed now but it opens at 7:30. 2. When she cries, everybody is sad 3. My mother does not work everyday 4. Students usually start working at the age of 18, however, some of them do not work at all 5. China is a very populated country 6. What he did last class it was unforgettable 7. If you eat candies, you must brush your teeth Complete the sentences with an appropriated ending. 1. If you do not study hard _____________________________________________________ 2. If people drive fast__________________________________________________________ 3. If children do not eat healthy _________________________________________________ 4. If she cleans her room ______________________________________________________ 5. If the price of petrol increases ________________________________________________