CONNECTORS REPHRASING
ADVERSATIVE CLAUSES
1) She has plenty of money, but she is very mean.
-Although…
2) I didn´t buy the car, even though I had the money.
-Despite…
3) She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit an healthy.
-Even though…
4) They have a car but they rarely use it.
- Although…
5) They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad.
- In spite of…
6) Despite being innocent he was sent to prison.
-Although…
7) A lot of people buy those houses, even though the prices are high.
-Despite…
8) Our coach didn´t arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible.
-In spite of…
9) People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.
-In spite of…
10) Despite being very tired, he stayed out late.
- Although…
11) John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn´t feel happy.
-Despite…
PURPOSE CLAUSES
1) I am going to study harder. I want to pass my exam
- I´m going to…
2) A lot of people learn English because they want to study in England.
-A lot of people learn English …
3) He lifted me up because he wanted me to see what was happening.
- He lifted me up, so…
4) Try to write clearly. That way you will avoid being misunderstood.
-Try to write clearly so as to…
5) What do I need to know, if I want to be a good doctor?
- What do I need to know to…
6) If you want to have a hundred students, you will need at least three teachers.
- You will need at least three teachers to…
7) They had to eat grass and drink melted snow in order to stay alive.
- They had to eat grass and drink melted snow so that…
8) I sat next to the window because I wanted to see what was going on.
- I sat next to the window, in order that…
9) I waved my arms. I wanted them to see me.
