Solucionario de los ejercicios de conectores en inglés (inglés 4.º ESO) para descargar en PDF

Ejercicio 1. Although o however

1. Although (une dos ideas en una frase).
2. However (empieza frase nueva).
3. Although
4. However

Ejercicio 2. Despite o in spite of

1. Despite
2. Despite (con -ing)
3. In spite (la frase ya lleva of)
4. Despite (o In spite of)

Ejercicio 3. So, therefore o as a result

1. therefore
2. As a result
3. so
4. Therefore

Ejercicio 4. Une las frases

1. Although it was late, we stayed up to watch the film. (d)
2. Despite the rain, we kept walking. (c)
3. Valentina is shy; however, she speaks confidently in class. (a)
4. He broke his leg. As a result, he couldn’t play for a month. (b)

Ejercicio 5. Whereas y while

1. whereas (o while)
2. whereas (o while)
3. whereas (o while)
4. whereas (o while)

Whereas y while son intercambiables en contraste; whereas es más formal.

Ejercicio 6. Clasifica los conectores

1. contraste
2. concesión
3. consecuencia
4. adición
5. concesión
6. contraste

Ejercicio 7. Corrige el error

1. Despite the rain, we went out. (sin of)
2. Although he was tired, he went on. (sin but)
3. Despite being ill, he played.
4. In spite of the cold, we swam.
5. He was late; however, he apologised. (punto y coma + coma)

Ejercicio 8. De although a despite

1. Despite the heat, we walked.
2. Despite being tired, she worked.
3. Although there was traffic, we arrived early.
4. In spite of being shy, he sings in public.
5. Although there was a delay, the flight was fine.

Ejercicio 9. Traduce al inglés

1. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
2. Despite the rain, the match continued.
3. I like summer; however, I can’t stand the heat.
4. She trained a lot. As a result, she won the race.
5. Mateo likes the sea, whereas his sister likes the mountains.

Ejercicio 10. Puntuación

1. He studied hard; however, he failed the exam.
2. It was cold; therefore, we stayed inside.
3. Although it rained, we went out.
4. She was ill; as a result, she missed the trip.
5. Leeds is big, whereas Galway is small.

Ejercicio 11. Lee la entrada del blog

1. Bilbao.
2. Sevilla.
3. Bilbao is rainy, whereas Sevilla is sunny. (respuesta modelo)

Ejercicio 12. Une con un conector

1. Although it was cold, we played outside.
2. He lost his keys. As a result, he couldn’t get in.
3. Mateo loves maths, whereas Lucía loves art.
4. Despite the expensive ticket, we bought it. (o Despite being expensive)
5. She is clever. Moreover, she is hard-working.

Ejercicio 13. Elige el mejor conector en el párrafo

1. However
2. As a result
3. Despite
4. however (contraste entre lo bueno y lo molesto).

Ejercicio 14. Completa el texto

Many students prefer paper books, whereas others read on tablets. Although screens are comfortable, paper books are easier on the eyes. Despite this, tablets can store hundreds of books. Tablets are light; however, their batteries need charging. Moreover, many schools use both. Therefore, I prefer a mix of both.

Orden: whereas, although, despite, however, moreover, therefore.

Ejercicio 15. Mediación: el comedor del instituto

Respuesta modelo: The canteen will cut plastic from January. Although reusable containers cost more, students can return them. Therefore, less waste is expected.

Comprueba que aparecen la fecha, la concesión (although) y la consecuencia (therefore).

Ejercicio 16. Traduce al español

1. A pesar de su lesión, se negó a parar.
2. Habla francés con fluidez; sin embargo, su inglés necesita mejorar.
3. La carretera estaba helada; como resultado, se canceló el autobús escolar.
4. Aunque es barato, no lo voy a comprar.
5. Lucía habla rápido, mientras que su hermana habla despacio.

Ejercicio 17. Escritura guiada

Respuesta modelo: Madrid is dry, whereas Bilbao is humid. Madrid is sunny; however, it can be very hot. Although Bilbao is rainy, it is green. Despite its size, Bilbao feels quiet. Madrid is huge. As a result, you need the metro.

Comprueba: cada conector una vez, comas bien puestas y despite con nombre o -ing.

Ejercicio 18. Mediación inversa: carta de Fiona

Respuesta modelo: Ir en bici al colegio es barato y saludable, pero puede ser peligroso con mucho tráfico. A pesar de ello, muchos alumnos de Cork van en bici cada día.

Comprueba que aparecen la ventaja, el inconveniente y el contraste final.

Ejercicio 19. Reescribe con cohesión

Respuesta modelo: Although it was raining, we went to the park and played football. We got wet; however, we were happy.

Comprueba que usas al menos dos conectores y que se pierde la repetición de frases cortas.

Ejercicio 20. Ordena las palabras

1. Despite the injury, Ximena played. (o: Ximena played despite the injury.)
2. Although the bus was late, we arrived on time.
3. Mateo likes the mountains, whereas Lucía prefers the sea.
4. It was snowing; therefore, the trip was cancelled.
5. He was late; however, he apologised.