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Connecting words for business English



February 23, 2012  |  Posted by profanglais  

We could say that these words are mostly used in formal situations, like in business and writing. Simple connecting words (conjunctions like and, if, if not, but, with) are used in informal conversations.

If you have to write business letters in English, you need to be able to use words like, moreover, however, otherwise, and although

Try the exercise to see if you understand which is the correct word in the context. Although other words may be possible, there is only one appropriate choice for each example. It’s better if you are an intermediate or advanced learner not to study the French translations, but use your judgement in regards to the context. If you need more help, there are plenty of grammar or dictionary sites that can offer more explanations or translations. My favourite is wordreference.com
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1. I paid a lot of money for it, ___________, it was worth it.




2. You shouldn't trust him, _________ there may be some truth in what he's saying.




3. This new policy will greatly improve many people's lives, _________ it won't cost the taxpayer a penny.




4. I'm going to take the car, ___________ I'll be late.




5. Interest rates are the lowest they've been for many years, ____________ I highly recommend investing in property at this time.




6. It's not the best product I've ever seen, _____________ it seems to be good value for money.




7. The weather was bad, and the hotel was cold, ___________, we still managed to enjoy ourselves.




8. The figures don't add up and there are a lot missing details, __________ I can't believe your report.




9. You'd better clean those boots, __________ you'll get told off by the sergeant.




10. Iceland does not meet the economic requirements to join the European Community, ____________, many people don't feel aiding a country who was until now so anti-European.






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4 comments

  1. Samy says:
    November 21, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    interstings exercises, thank you.

  2. HUBERTINE says:
    November 4, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Thank you for this exercise. I do it and I got 7/10.

  3. profanglais says:
    October 31, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Josette,

    Try this:

    “Tomorrow I’ll be learning more of them.”

  4. josette santucci says:
    October 31, 2009 at 2:12 am

    thanks for this lesson!to-morrow I’ll learning anymore

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