According to Swan (2005) connectors are used with different grammatical functions in texts.

Match the use of the connectors in the sentences with their function.

1. Provides further information.

2. Expresses an opinion.

3. Expresses a contrasting idea or concession.

A. "…outside of the African continent to report a case of the newer strain of mpox, according to the country's public health agency”. (Lines 10-11)

B. "… more than twice the number seen at this time last year but not as many as seen…”. (Lines 13-14)

C. “…the WHO can help more countries collaborate by sharing data, allocating resources and helping make vaccines more readily available”. (Lines 18-20)

The correct association between numbers and letters, from top to bottom, is:

Chapelle and Sauro (2017) argue that technologies play a crucial role in second language teaching and learning.

Using technology in teaching English as a foreign language is beneficial because