FROZEN - SENTENCE VARIETY PRACTICE (Addition, Concession, Opposition, Cause/Effect)
1.) ADDITION: We can show addition using several different connecting words. The common connecting words used to show addition are: and, not only…but also, as well as, in addition, additionally, moreover, also, furthermore, in addition to.
2.) CONCESSION: A concessive clause is a clause which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. The words used to show concession are: although, even though, despite, in spite of, nevertheless, however, but.
3.) OPPOSITION: The following connectors help to express opposition or difference between two things or ideas: whereas, while, in contrast, but, yet, on the other hand, unlike.
4.) CAUSE/EFFECT: When we talk about an effect resulting from a certain cause, we use expressions such as: because, since, as a result, because of, due to, therefore, consequently.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the
connecting words which express addition, concession, opposition or
cause/effect.
1.) Queen Elsa escapes from her town _____
causing an endless winter upon her home town. (Cause/Effect)
2.) _____ Olaf is a snowman, he can
move and speak as a human. (Concession)
3.) Kristoff is a kind person who helps
Anna find her sister Elsa, _____ Hans is a wicked man who deceives Anna. (Opposition)
4.) Anna helps Elsa to get over her
fears. _____, she sacrifices herself to save Elsa's life.
(Addition)
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences with using the connectors given in the brackets.
1.) Frozen is a funny and entertaining movie. It has a touching story. (not only.. but also..)
2.) Anna and Elsa were best friends when they were a child. Elsa does not go out from her room and talk to Anna. (even though)
3.) Elsa needs love and friendliness from the people. She is afraid to get into touch with
people. (however)
4.) Kristoff returns back to save Anna from being completely frozen. He knows that only an action of true love can save Anna. (since)
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