BACCALAUREATE EXAM EXERCISES

BACCALAUREATE EXAM EXERCISES

A-FILL THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT CONNECTORS

1. Rachida never went to Spain,………, she knows a lot about its famous cities.
(Therefore / Nevertheless / So)

2. Ahmed would never feel afraid ......he were in danger.
(So as / Even if / In spite of)

3. International organisations try hard to establish peace and welfare. ………. , local governments sometimes do not cooperate.
(Besides / Although / However)

4. UNICEF benefits children in various ways……… it makes sure that all children get the protection and education they need.
(For instance / Because / All the same)

5. …………..an epidemic had spread in some African countries, Medecins Sans Frontieres Organisation sent volunteers to the area.
( As a result / As soon as / Immediately)

6. The United Nations sent troops to stop war inLiberia……………, peace and security reigned for a while.
( As a consequence / Because / However)

7 ………………….Amnesty International denounces all violations, cases of severe human rights abuse are still noted here and there.
(In spite of / Although / Despite)


B- CHOOSE THE CORRECT CONNECTORS
(Since / Although / Even if / However)

1. Aspirin is an efficient medicine. ……….., you should consult your doctor before taking it.

2. ……………the house is large and cheap, why don't you buy it ?



C- REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT CONNECTORS FROM THE LIST

(As a result / Nevertheless / Consequently / Besides / In spite of)

1. Thanks to its impartiality, Transparency International is well-regarded by all states.

2. Although many NGOs campaign against corruption, this vice grows incessantly.

3. Medecins Sans Frontieres sometimes cannot reach some areas because of danger.

4. In addition to the medical assistance it provides, the Red Cross supplies poor people with nutrition and clothing.

5. Too many casualties have been recorded. However, the two conflicting countries refuse to make peace.