Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct contrasting connector:
Example: She loves dogs, but she’s allergic to them.
1. He studied hard, ________ he didn’t pass the exam.
2. The weather was cold, ________ we decided to go hiking anyway.
3. She didn’t like the movie, ________ her friends thought it was great.
4. I wanted to go out, ________ it started raining.
5. He enjoys outdoor activities, ________ his brother likes staying indoors.
6. The weather in July was hot and humid, ________ August was cool and breezy.
7. She applied for the job, ________ she didn’t get it.
8. I love coffee, ________ my sister prefers tea.
9. Living in a big city has its advantages, ________, there are also many challenges.
10. He works hard, ________ he hasn’t received a promotion yet.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Select the most appropriate contrasting connector for each sentence:
Example: I wanted to go out, but it started raining.
1. She applied for the job; ________, she didn’t get it.
2. ________ he was tired, he finished his homework.
3. I love coffee ________ my sister prefers tea.
4. He enjoys outdoor activities ________ his brother likes staying indoors.
5. The weather in July was hot and humid, ________ August was cool and breezy.
6. She didn’t like the movie, ________ her friends thought it was great.
7. I wanted to go out, ________ it started raining.
8. Living in a big city has its advantages; ________, there are also many challenges.
9. He works hard, ________ he hasn’t received a promotion yet.
10. The weather was cold, ________ we decided to go hiking anyway.
Exercise 3: Match Sentences
Match the two parts of the sentences using the correct contrasting connector:
Example: I love coffee whereas my sister prefers tea.
1. He enjoys outdoor activities ________ his brother likes staying indoors.
2. The weather in July was hot and humid, ________ August was cool and breezy.
3. She didn’t like the movie, ________ her friends thought it was great.
4. I wanted to go out, ________ it started raining.
5. Living in a big city has its advantages; ________, there are also many challenges.
6. She applied for the job, ________ she didn’t get it.
7. He works hard, ________ he hasn’t received a promotion yet.
8. The weather was cold, ________ we decided to go hiking anyway.
9. I love coffee, ________ my sister prefers tea.
10. She didn’t study for the test, ________ she passed anyway.