Connectors (structures)...Such as...As if

Question 1

• Connectors can explain the logical relationship between two parts of a sentence.
• The connector TO, short in this instance for IN ORDER TO, tells us the reason or purpose for having regulations in place,

Answer 1

…Advertising regulations are in place TO make sure that the ads we see are legal, decent, honest and truthful.

…Companies modify their advertising in order to comply with advertising regulations.

Question 2

• The connector SO THAT also communicates purpose.

Answer 2

…Regulations have been established SO THAT tobacco will be less accessible to minors.

Question 3

• The connector AS IF communicates a belief or hypothetical situation:

Answer 3

…Many young people act AS IF smoking makes them look cool.

Question 4

• Some connectors communicate TIME RELATIONSHIPS.

Answer 4

…AS SOON as tobacco was declared a drug, cigarette sales began to decrease.
…Companies can sell cigarettes AS LONG AS they follow strict regulations.

Question 5

• MOREOVER gives ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Answer 5

…Many smokers will get tobacco related diseases. MOREOVER, many will die prematurely.

Question 6

• SUCH AS gives an example.

Answer 6

..Smoking tobacco has side effects SUCH AS coughing, lung disease and cancer.

Question 7

• Some connectors introduce a CONTRAST.

Answer 7

…IN SPITE of all the warnings, many young people still take up smoking.
…Smoking remains widespread DESPITE THE FACT that it is clearly unhealthy.