https://test-english.

com/grammar-points/b2/unless-even-if-provided-as-long-conditionals/3/

CONECTORES DE…
ADICIÓN And
Moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides, what is more.
In addition to + noun/pronoun, as well as
Not only…. But also
Too
Also
CONTRASTE But
In spite of / despite+ noun, verb (ing), the fact that + sentence
Although, even though, though + sentence
However, nevertheless, nonetheless (followed by coma)
On the one hand, … / On the other hand, …
While, whereas
On the contrary, in contrast, by contrast
Still / yet
Even if
Instead of
CAUSA Because / as / since
Because of / on account of / owing to / due to + noun
Owing to / Due to the fact that + sentence
For this reason, / this is why,
Consequently, / as a result, / as a consequence, / therefore,
As a result of + noun/pronoun
So
FINALIDAD In order to / so as to / to
In order that + sentence
So that + sentence
EXPLICATIVOS Actually, / as a matter of fact / in fact,
In other words,
Firstly, / secondly / thirdly,
In the first place, / to begin with / first of all,
Finally, lastly,
Before that / after that = afterwards
Until
As soon as (tan pronto como)
By the time (para cuando…)
EJEMPLIFICATIVOS For example, / for instance,
Such as
Like
CONCLUIR To conclude, / In conclusion, / In short,
To sum up / To summarise,
CONDICIONALES If / whether (yes/no questions)
Unless
Providing that / provided that (siempre y cuando)
As long as
In case
OPINIÓN I believe/think that …
In my opinion, / from my point of view,
DISYUNTIVOS Or, / otherwise, ( de otra manera, si no…)
IDEA YA MENCIONADA As for + noun, / with respect to / regarding / concerning
In/with regard to / according to
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/unless-even-if-provided-as-long-conditionals/3/

CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST

1. Some people believe in ghosts and supernatural phenomena ___________ others are
skeptical about all that.
2. She didn’t get the job ____________ her brilliant qualifications.
3. “That book you’ve been reading must be very interesting" "________, it’s dead boring but I
have to read it for school”
4. I’m not going to speak to her ___________ she begs me pardon
5. _____________ the risks thousands of people climb the Everest every year.
6. ____________ I’m thinking of buying a new car. ______________the old one still works, so
I could still use it for a couple of years.
7. The ad was excellent. ____________, the product didn’t sell very well.
8. _____________ the weather wasn’t really good, the holidays was great!
9. The plane landed _____________ the thick fog that covered the runway.
10. The government wants to pass the law._____________, the party in the opposition won’t
lend them their support to do it.
11. The book is really interesting, ____________ too specific if you are not an expert.

CONNECTORS OF PURPOSE

1. I decided to pack up early _____________ I had enough time to go to the airport by bus.
2. You must always use lots of sun cream ___________ get sunburn.
3. She has put on some winter clothes ______________ to be warm when she goes out.
4. Clara didn’t carry a lot of cash ________________ get robbed.
5. ___________ do it properly, you must follow the instructions.
6. I called an electrician ____________ he would repair the plug in my bedroom.
7. They’ve been working a lot _____________ save the company from bankrupt.
8. My family saved money all year _____________ we could have a special holiday abroad.
9. __________ get vitamins you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables even if you don’t
like them much.
10. My son started to wear glasses _____________ read when he was only 5.

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES

2. We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)

3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. (In addition) (Two
different sentences)

4. I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (as well as)

5. You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (and)

6. On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time.
(However)

7. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/unless-even-if-provided-as-long-conditionals/3/

CONNECTORS OF CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

1. Don't call the police UNLESS/WHETHER OR NOT / EVEN IF it's strictly necessary.

2. The exam was too difficult. I wouldn't have passed EVEN IF / ONLY IF / AS LONG AS I had
studied harder.

3. SUPPOSE / ONLY IF / PROVIDED you could spend 15$ every hour. How much could you
spend in a year?

4. I'll talk to the press ON CONDITION THAT / EVEN IF / WHETHER OR NOT they don't reveal my
identity.

5. You should stop drinking PROVIDED THAT / WHETHER OR NOT / SUPPOSING you have an
addiction problem. Alcohol is just not healthy.

6We should take a jacket IN CASE / EVEN IF / PROVIDED it's cold when we arrive.

7I don't mind how you spend the money IN CASE / AS LONG AS / UNLESS you stick to the budget.

8Bees sting WHTHER OR NOT/IN CASE / ONLY IF they feel threatened.

9. UNLESS / ONLY IF /EVEN IF you say sorry a thousand times, you can't change what you've done.

10. You're free to do whatever you want PROVIDED / EVEN IF / UNLESS you respect the rules.

1I'll lend you the money _____ that you pay me back by Friday.
a.in case
b.even if
c.on condition
d.unless
2You can use my computer _____ you promise to be careful. Choose TWO correct
options
a.provided
b.unless
c.as long as
d.in case
3You ca
nnot use my computer _____ you promise to be careful.
a.provided
b.unless
c.as long as
d.only if
4_____ you found a wallet with money in it. What would you do?
a.As long as
b.Unless
c.Even if
d.Suppose
5We're going for a trek tomorrow ____ it doesn't rain. Choose TWO correct options
a.unless
b.providing
c.even if
d.as long as