Focus on Words

6. Choose the correct connector.
1. I have two friends, Ray and Rena. One has a very clear idea about the future, while/
though the other is clueless 1 .
2. Ray is very good at mathematics, whereas/although Rena is good at languages.
3. Rena wants to spend the next six years getting her master’s degree in contrast to/in
contrast Ray who only thinks as far as the next weekend.
4. While/on the other hand Ray is a “people” person, Rena likes to be by herself.
5. On the one hand, Ray is very organized and neat. Whereas /on the other hand Rena
is disorganized and drops her things everywhere.
6. While/although Ray is not clear about what he wants to do now, he may have a
better idea in a couple years.
7. Rena didn’t study for her exams, but still/ however she managed to pass.
8. Rena likes to do her work in advance. However/regardless of the fact Ray does his
work at the last minute.
9. Despite the fact that/in contrast they have different study habits, they both are
suceeding.
7. Make up your own sentences using connectors.
Explanation: Emphatic use of ‘do’
The emphatic forms of a verb are often used to give greater emphasis to the idea
expressed by the verb. The auxiliaries do, does and did are used to give this additional
emphasis in affirmative sentences (only in the present tense and the past tense) and in
imperative sentences.
e.g. You do look nice today! = You look nice today!
Do come in. = Come in.
8. Make the sentences emphatic.
1. Paul has a new girl friend.
2. My parents missed their flight.
3. You got into serious trouble.
4. Have another glass of water!
5. You knew a lot about pets.
6. Come in!
7. She thinks you are wrong
8. Your brother needs a new satchel.
9. Sit down!
Odd Words Out
9. Find the odd words.
OUCH!
1. In Mediterranean countries good friends they often greet each other by hugging.
2. I wish I had known about this custom when I first have went to Greece.
1. clueless - has no idea
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