P3W4L1 Connectors for reading

Connectors (voegwoorden)
Connectors join two clauses (sentence), 
and 
show the relationship between them.

  • a contrast (tegenstelling)
  • cause (oorzaak)
  • an effect (gevolg)

 
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Connectors (voegwoorden)
Connectors join two clauses (sentence), 
and 
show the relationship between them.

  • a contrast (tegenstelling)
  • cause (oorzaak)
  • an effect (gevolg)

 

Slide 1 - Diapositive

1. a contrast (tegenstelling)
but                            maar
although                   hoewel / alhoewel
even though             ook al
however                   echter
despite                     ondanks
in spite of                 ondanks


Slide 2 - Diapositive

Examples
  1. It is sunny but temperatures are low.
  2. Although / Even though it is sunny, temperatures are low. 
  3. Temperatures are low, even though / although it’s sunny.
  4. It is sunny. However, temperatures are low.
  5. Despite / In spite of the sun, temperatures are low.








Slide 3 - Diapositive

2. a cause (oorzaak) 
because              omdat
because of          vanwege  
as a result of       als gevolg van
due to                  als gevolg van

Slide 4 - Diapositive

Examples
  1. I arrived late because the traffic was bad.
  2. I arrived late because of the bad traffic. OR Because of the bad traffic, I arrived late.
  3. I arrived late as a result of the bad traffic. OR As a result of the bad traffic, I arrived late.
  4. She missed her train due to heavy traffic






Slide 5 - Diapositive

3. an effect (een gevolg)
so                      dus 
consequently     dus / derhalve
as a result         daardoor
thus                   dus
therefore           dus / daarom   

Slide 6 - Diapositive

Examples
  1. We were late so we missed the beginning of the show.
  2. We were late and thus we missed the show.
  3. We were late and consequently we missed the show.
  4. We were late and as a result we missed the beginning of the show.
  5. We were late and therefore we missed the beginning of the show.






Slide 7 - Diapositive

1. Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence?
The match was cancelled ____ the rain.
A
due to
B
because
C
because of

Slide 8 - Quiz

2. Which word completes the sentence?
Some scientists believe that global temperatures are increasing and ___ ice is melting at the poles.
A
because
B
consequently
C
due to

Slide 9 - Quiz

3. Which phrase completes the sentence?
In spite of ____, the team won the match.
A
their inexperience
B
they were inexperienced
C
their experience

Slide 10 - Quiz

4. Which sentence is NOT correct?
A
In spite of she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job.
B
Despite preparing for her interview, she didn’t get the job.
C
Although she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job.

Slide 11 - Quiz

5. Which word CANNOT be used to start a sentence?
A
because
B
but
C
however

Slide 12 - Quiz

6. Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?
He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired.
A
even though
B
however
C
in spite of

Slide 13 - Quiz

7. Which phrase completes the sentence?
She was late due to ___________.
A
being bad traffic
B
the traffic was bad
C
the bad traffic

Slide 14 - Quiz

8. Which word best completes the sentence?
He didn’t start his paper until the last minute and __________ he didn’t manage to finish it on time.
A
although
B
consequently
C
because of

Slide 15 - Quiz

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Slide 16 - Diapositive