C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Module 6 Grammar S3 English Language (YH)

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Sun Kei Secondary School
S3 English Language

Module 6 Paper 1 – Grammar

Connectives
Name: _________________________________
Class & Class Number: ____________________

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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Notes on Connectives S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives
Connectives for Expressing Contrast
Although / Though / Even though + clause
• ‘Although / Though / Even though’ are NOT used with ‘but’.
e.g.1. He was exhausted, but he could not sleep.
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In spite of / Despite + noun phrase
• ‘In spite of / Despite’ is used with a noun or -ing form of a verb.
• ‘Despite’ is NOT used with ‘of’
e.g.2. Although the weather was bad, they still went for a hike.
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e.g.3. I had advised her to, but she didn’t go and see a doctor.
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e.g.4. Even though they took a map, they still lost their way.
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e.g.4. Uncle Bob is quite energetic even though he is old.
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In spite of / Despite the fact that + clause
• ‘In spite of / Despite the fact that’ is used with a clause.
• They are similar to ‘Although / Though / Even though’.
e.g.5. Though he had worked really hard, he still failed the exam.
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e.g.6. She managed to arrive at the airport on time despite the traffic jam.
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However, / Nevertheless, / Nonetheless, + clause
• ‘However, / Nevertheless, / Nonetheless,’ is used at the beginning of a second sentence.
e.g.7. This grammar item is quite simple, but many students still make mistakes.
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e.g.8. They could not finish the project on time in spite of starting working on it a month in advance.
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Notes on Connectives S3 English Language (YH)
Common Transformation to Nouns (for In spite of / Despite)
Noun Noun

He is sad His __________________ I am talented My __________________

She is angry Her __________________ It was raining The _________________

It is expensive Its ___________________ He helped us His __________________

The weather is bad The _________________ The flat is big ______________________

He is weak His __________________ The woman is rich The woman’s

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The result is excellent The _________________ They work very hard ______________________

In-class Practice 1
Rewrite the sentences by following the instruction in brackets.
1. The watch was expensive, but he bought it.
(i) (Use ‘despite’ in the middle of the sentence) _________________________________________________
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(ii) (Use ‘Nonetheless’) _____________________________________________________________________
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2. It was raining. We went out.
(i) (Start the sentence with ‘In spite of’) ________________________________________________________
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(ii) (Start the sentence with ‘Even though’) _____________________________________________________
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3. I enjoyed the movie a lot, but my husband didn’t like it. (Use ‘despite the fact that’ in the middle of the
sentence)
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4. Although he passed the test, he didn’t get the job. (Start the sentence with ‘Despite’)
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5. They managed to do it even though I was not there. (Start the sentence with ‘In spite of the fact that’)
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6. Many people in Africa do not have enough food, but people in Hong Kong are still wasting it. (Start
the sentence with “In spite of’ without using ‘the fact that’)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Notes on Connectives S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives for Adding Information
• The following connectives are used for providing extra information or joining similar ideas:

Besides, Moreover, Meanwhile, (~ At the same time)

Furthermore, In addition, In the meantime, (~ While)
• Usually ‘besides’, ‘moreover’, ‘furthermore’ and ‘in addition’ are used at the beginning of the second
sentence.
• ‘Meanwhile’ and ‘In the meantime’ are used to talk about two events that occur at the same time.

e.g.1. My brother is quite hot-tempered. He is also irrational at times.

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e.g.2 The security guard is taking a nap. Some delinquents are sneaking into the building.
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Connectives for Expressing Purposes

• The following connectives are used for expressing purposes.

in order (not) to (+ verb) in order that (+ clause) for (noun / -ing)

so as (not) to (+ verb) so that (+ clause)
• ‘in order that’ or ‘in order to’ can be used at the beginning or the middle of a sentence; ‘so as to’
and ‘so that’ are usually used in the middle of a sentence only.
• We use can / can’t or will / won’t with “so that / in order that” at present or future time.
• We use could / couldn’t or would / wouldn’t with “so that / in order that” in the past.
• ‘for’ is used to express general purposes, while other connectives are for more specific purposes.

e.g.1. Mr. Lee wants to get some exercise. He walks to work.

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(so as to) _____________________________________________________________________________
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e.g.2. Nancy got home early. She didn’t want to worry her parents.
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e.g.3. She bought the novel. She wanted to have something to read. (for)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Notes on Connectives S3 English Language (YH)
In-class Practice 2
Rewrite the sentences by following the instruction in brackets.
1. I watch movie every Friday night. I want to relax myself.
(i) (Use ‘so that’) ___________________________________________________________________________
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(ii) (Start with ‘In order to’) ___________________________________________________________________
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2. Mr. Yan is saving some money. He hopes to go to Australia this summer.
(i) (Use ‘in order that’) ______________________________________________________________________
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(ii) (Use ‘so as to’) __________________________________________________________________________
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3. Esther needed to do something. Otherwise she would lose her partner.
(i) (Use ‘in order not to’) _____________________________________________________________________
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(ii) (Use ‘so that’) __________________________________________________________________________
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4. I didn’t want to become obese so I had to change my eating habits.
(i) (Use ‘so as not to’) _______________________________________________________________________
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(ii) (Start with ‘in order that’) _________________________________________________________________
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5. Your leg will need three months to recover. Avoid moving around within this period. (Use ‘In the
meantime’)
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6. Students do not pay attention in online lessons. They may just be browsing their social media. (Use
‘Furthermore’)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 1 S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives Practice 1
Part 1. Fill in each blank with a suitable connective. The connectives can be used more than once and there
can be more than one possible answer.
in spite of so that in order to however even though
nevertheless in the meantime meanwhile for moreover

1. _______________________ their efforts, they failed to get a satisfactory result.

2. It rained heavily. _______________________, the school didn’t cancel the picnic.
3. She threw away a lot of their clothes _______________________ make room for the new ones.
4. The extreme climate is posing a threat on many countries. _______________________, many people are
still not aware of the seriousness of the problem.
5. The children are enjoying themselves in the playground. _______________________, the parents are
having some tea for a break.
6. The government has implemented new measures _______________________ the housing problem can
be alleviated.
7. We have to work hard _______________________ our own future.
8. The wealth gap is incredibly wide in Hong Kong _______________________ Hong Kong is an affluent and
developed city.
9. The hotel is easy to get to. _______________________, it’s in a beautiful area and the food and service
are excellent.

Part 2. Rewrite the sentences below by following the instruction in brackets.

1. We wanted to move the heavy piano. We found someone for help. (Use ‘so that’ in the middle of the
sentence)
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2. I called my best friend because I wanted to have tea with him. (Start the sentence with ‘In order that’)
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3. We’re painting our house. It will look better. (Use ‘in order to’ in the middle of the sentence)
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4. Mum stored the sushi in the fridge. She didn’t want the sushi to go stale. (Use ‘so that’ in the middle of
the sentence)
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5. It was raining. We went out. (Start the sentence with ‘In spite of’)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 1 S3 English Language (YH)
6. They have invested a huge sum of money in this movie, but the critics are overwhelmingly negative.
(Use ‘despite’ in the middle of the sentence without using ‘the fact that’)
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7. Despite his great achievement, he always remains very modest. (Use ‘in spite of the fact that’)
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8. She complains frequently. The manager still listens to her patiently. (Use ‘despite’)
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9. She worked hard. She couldn’t do it. (Use ‘in spite of’ in the middle of the sentence)
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10. He has a strong accent. We still understood him. (Start the sentence with ‘In spite of’)
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11. Tim took the offer. His parents advised him not to take it. (Start the sentence with ‘In spite of’)
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12. There was a typhoon but we continued with our hiking trip. (Use ‘despite’)
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13. Mr. Smith is very rich. He is humble and generous. (Use ‘despite’)
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14. They continued with their studies. It was already 11pm. (Use ‘although’)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 3 S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives Practice 2
Part 1. Rewrite the sentences by following the instructions in brackets.
1. Hong Kong has a high population density. The population problem is serious. (Use ‘moreover’)
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2. Mum is cooking in the kitchen. We are setting the table. (Use ‘in the meantime’)
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3. Our teacher is professional. She is efficient. (Use ‘Furthermore’)
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4. Sally is talented. She is considerate. (Use ‘Besides’)
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5. Hugo joined the science lesson. Hugo wanted to acquire more scientific knowledge. (Use ‘in order to’)
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6. The girl was arranged to sit next to Michael. She could teach him. (Use ‘so that’)
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7. Sasa joined the calligraphy class. She wanted to develop her artistic sense. (Use ‘so as to’)
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8. Jason is tired. He still listened attentively in the lesson. (Use ‘Although’)
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9. Fanny wore a pair of glasses. She wanted to see the words clearly (Use ‘so that’)
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10. The girls wanted to stay healthy. They joined the dancing class. (Start with ‘In order to’)
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11. Aaron is old, but he has a young wife. (Use ‘in spite of’)
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12. Lady Catherine is beautiful, but she has no one to accompany her. (Use ‘despite’)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 3 S3 English Language (YH)
13. They were good friends. They always argue with each other. (Use ‘Nevertheless’)
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14. Michael hurt his legs. Michael felt happy because his good friends took good care of him (Start with
‘Though’)
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15. Although they were beaten, they enjoyed playing the game. (Start with ’Despite’)
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16. The lady is old. She is still young at heart. (Use ‘Nonetheless’)
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Part 2. Fill in each blank with a suitable connective. The connectives can be used more than once and there
can be more than one possible answer.
in spite of despite in order to however although
nevertheless in the meantime meanwhile for moreover

_______________________ prepare for his upcoming marathon, John started training months ago.
_______________________ he had never run a marathon before, he was determined to succeed.
_______________________ his busy schedule, he woke up early every morning to go for a run.
_______________________ feeling tired and sore at times, he never gave up.
_______________________, one day he injured his ankle while running and had to take a break from
training. _______________________, he didn't let this setback discourage him. He kept doing some aerobic
with his upper body. _______________________, he focused on other aspects of his fitness, such as strength
training and stretching.
_______________________, John's friend Mark decided to join him in the marathon. Mark had never
run a marathon either, but he was eager to support John and challenge himself. For the next few weeks,
they trained together and encouraged each other.
Finally, the day of the marathon arrived. For John and Mark, it was the culmination of months of hard
work and dedication. _______________________ the occasional doubts and setbacks, they had persevered
and were ready to give it their all. And for John, crossing the finish line was a moment he would never forget,
a testament to his determination and commitment to his goal.

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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 3 S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives Practice 3
Part 1. Put a tick at the end of the sentence if the underlined connectives are correctly used. Otherwise,
put the correct connective above the wrong one.

1. So as to please his mum, he bought her a bunch of flowers.

2. Terry rushed to the bus in order not to miss it.

3. You need to possess excellent football skills to become a professional footballer.

4. Not to forget the teachers’ words, Eva jotted down what he said in a notebook.

5. Daniel opened his mouth so as to let the dentist examine his teeth.

6. To help the poor, Elaine donated $500 to the charity.

Part 2. Write a sentence using the words / sentences given and the connective in the bracket. DO NOT use
‘the fact that’ unless otherwise specified.
1. I failed, but I won’t give up so easily. (Start with ‘Despite’)
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2. The government launched the policy even though it lacks support from the public. (Use ‘in spite of’ in
the middle of the sentence)
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3. There was some improper behaviour, but the referee did not stop the game. (Start with ‘In spite of’)
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4. Although I have no friends, I don’t feel lonely. (Start with ‘Despite the fact that’)
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5. Tom insisted on playing in the match though he was injured. (Use ‘despite’ in the middle of the sentence)
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6. He is rich, but he never donates money. (Start with ‘In spite of the fact that’)
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7. He loves to watch Korean dramas but he does not speak Korean. (Use ‘in spite of the fact that’ in the
middle of the sentence)
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8. Sam enjoys his job as a fireman even though it is dangerous. (Start with ‘Despite’)
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9. They just met each other but they have much to talk about. (Use ‘despite the fact that’ in the middle of
the sentence)
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Part 3. Write sentences about the pictures with the connectives and words provided. You may change the
form of some of the words given.

(Start with ‘In spite of’) _________________________

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(Use ‘despite’ in the middle of the sentence)

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(Use ‘in spite of the fact that’ in the middle of the

sentence) ____________________________________
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(please remain patient and maintain good order; start with ‘in spite of the
fact that’)

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(do not use flashes when taking photos of the pandas; start with ‘Despite
the fact that’)

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(take care of your personal belongings; use ‘in order that’ in the middle of
the sentence)
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(please do not pick the flowers; use ‘so that’ in the middle of the sentence)
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C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School Connectives Practice 4 S3 English Language (YH)
Connectives Practice 4
Write a sentence using the words / sentences given and the connective in the bracket. DO NOT use ‘the fact
that’ unless otherwise specified.
1. He always makes time for his family. His schedule was tight. (Start with ‘Despite’)
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2. She hesitated initially. She decided to take the job offer. (Use ‘in spite of’ in the middle of the sentence)
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3. There were some technical difficulties. The project was completed on time. (Start with ‘In spite of’)
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4. The team won the game in spite of the key players’ injuries. (Start with ‘Despite the fact that’)
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5. She studied hard. She wanted to get good grades. (Use ‘in order that’ in the middle of the sentence)
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6. He intended to save enough money for a down payment so he worked extra hours. (Use ‘so that’ in the
middle of the sentence)
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7. The company invested in new technology so that they could improve their efficiency. (Use ‘in order to’
at the start of the sentence)
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8. He explained the instructions slowly and clearly. He wanted everyone to understand him.
a. (Use ‘so as to’ in the middle of the sentence) _________________________________________________
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b. (Use ‘so that’ in the middle of the sentence) __________________________________________________
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9. Mr. Yan provided extra resources as he hoped the students could better understand the concept.
a. (Use ‘in order to’ in the middle of the sentence) _______________________________________________
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b. (Use ‘in order that’ in the middle of the sentence) _____________________________________________
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