However + Adjective or Adverb Exercises
B2-C1 Level
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This pattern is different from the sentence connector however, meaning "but" or "nevertheless". In "However, the plan failed", however stands alone with punctuation. In "However carefully we plan, problems may appear", it is followed by an adverb and means no matter how carefully. Transformations often remove words such as very or extremely because however already covers any degree. Keep the subject and verb after the adjective or adverb: however difficult the task is, however quickly he speaks, however late we arrive. This is especially useful in exam transformations and formal writing.
Quick Rule
however + adjective/adverb + subject + verb, main clause
- 1.However carefully you check the figures, small errors may remain.
- 2.However difficult the task is, we need to complete it today.
- 3.However tired my brother feels, he keeps practising.
- 4.However quickly the train leaves, it will not arrive before noon.
- 5.However much advice they receive, they do not change their plan.
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Rewrite the sentence using 'however' so that the meaning stays the same. Complete the sentence after the prompt. However
No matter how hard she tries, she can't finish on time.
No matter how expensive the meal is, we'll pay for it.
No matter how fast you run, you won't catch the bus.
No matter how tired I am, I always go for a walk in the evening.
No matter how carefully she plans, something always goes wrong.
It doesn't matter how much money he earns. He's never satisfied.
It doesn't matter how early we leave. We always arrive late.
Even though the task is very difficult, we must complete it.
Even though he works very long hours, he enjoys his job.
Even though the weather is very cold, the children play outside.
She always helps her colleagues, even if she is extremely busy.
He never gives up, no matter how often he fails.
The problem is extremely complex, but we need to solve it.
He speaks very quickly, but everyone can still understand him.
The journey was very long. Nevertheless, it was worth it.
We were extremely late, but they still let us in.
The interview questions were very tough. In spite of that, she answered them all.
It doesn't matter how far you live from the office. You must attend the meeting.
She is an extremely talented musician, but she still practises every day.
He tried very hard, but he couldn't convince his parents.
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