A2 Connectors Practice Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Common Connectors

Connectors are words that join ideas together. Here are the most important ones:

AND - adds information
Example: I like coffee and tea.

BUT - shows contrast
Example: I like coffee but I don't like tea.

SO - shows result
Example: I was tired so I went to bed early.

BECAUSE - shows reason
Example: I went to bed early because I was tired.

1. Choose the correct connector:

I wanted to go shopping _______ it was raining heavily.

and

but

2. Which connector shows a result?

because

but

3. Complete the sentence:

I studied hard _______ I passed the exam.

because

but

📖 Part 2: Reading Practice

Read about Tom's Day:

Tom woke up early because he had an important meeting. He made coffee and toast for breakfast. He wanted to drive to work, but his car wouldn't start. So he took the bus instead. The meeting went well, and his boss was happy with his presentation. After work, he went to the gym because he wanted to stay healthy. He was tired but satisfied with his day.

4. Why did Tom wake up early?

5. Find all the connectors in the text and write them here:

6. Why did Tom take the bus?

💬 Part 3: Speaking Practice

Complete these sentences about yourself. Practice saying them aloud:

7. I like _____________ and _____________.

8. I wanted to _____________ but _____________.

9. I was _____________ so I _____________.

10. I _____________ because _____________.

Speaking Activity: Use these connectors to tell a partner about your last weekend. Try to use each connector at least once: and, but, so, because