Corrigé but et moyen, connecteurs : exercices d’anglais seconde

1. M (by + V-ing)
2. B (in order to)
3. C (as a result)
4. B (but négatif : so as not to)
5. M
6. C (consequently)

1. I got up early in order to / so as to catch the first train.
2. She went to London in order to visit the British Museum.
3. They built a dam in order to produce electricity.
4. He wears glasses so as to read better.
5. We recycle in order to protect the planet.
6. The company cut prices so as to attract customers.

Les deux formes sont correctes à chaque fois, puisque le sujet est le même.

1. She took a taxi so as not to be late.
2. I wrote down the code in order not to forget it.
3. He walked on tiptoe so as not to wake his parents.
4. We booked early in order not to miss the show.
5. Put on sunscreen so as not to get sunburnt.

Not se place toujours avant to.

1. so that (everyone, autre sujet)
2. to (même sujet : she)
3. so that
4. so that (the cat)
5. to
6. so that (their children)

1. By reading novels.
2. By avoiding plastic bags.
3. By posting videos online.
4. By breaking the window.
5. By walking to school.
6. By using strong arguments.

1. while (pendant qu’il skiait : moment)
2. by (moyen)
3. without
4. while
5. by (moyen : à la nage)
6. without

1. Moreover (deux avantages qui s’ajoutent)
2. As a result
3. As a result of (suivi d’un nom : la cause)
4. Therefore
5. What’s more (deux critiques)
6. Consequently

1. I went to the library to study.
2. You can learn a lot by reading newspapers.
3. She speaks slowly so that I can understand.
4. He left without saying a word.
5. As a result of the flood, the road was closed.
6. I came here to help you.
7. We took notes in order not to forget anything.

1. Its goal was to become plastic-free.
2. The council gave every family reusable bags.
3. By selling fruit and vegetables without packaging.
4. Moreover.
5. The town’s rubbish fell by 40%.
6. Other towns in Wales want to follow its example.

1. We left early so as to avoid the queue.
2. She earned money by babysitting.
3. I’ll send it so that you can read it.
4. As a result, the shop closed down.
5. He bought a map in order not to get lost.

1. She is saving (up) to buy a bike.
2. He learned to swim by watching his brother.
3. Speak more quietly so as not to wake the baby.
4. I’m sending you the link so that you can sign up.
5. It snowed. Consequently, lessons were cancelled.
6. Moreover, this project is too expensive.
7. She left without paying.

1. Il a beaucoup travaillé de façon à obtenir une bourse.
2. Tu peux économiser de l’énergie en éteignant les lumières.
3. En outre, la nouvelle loi protège les travailleurs.
4. À cause de la canicule, la rivière s’est asséchée.
5. Elle a baissé la voix pour que personne n’entende.

Exemple de réponse modèle :

Repères : in order to, by cycling, moreover, so that, as a result.