Contrast
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Addition
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Cause and Effect
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Condition
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but, whereas, while,
on the other hand,
unlike, although,
though, despite the
fact, however,
nevertheless,
despite,
in spite of, instead
of
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and, in addition,
additionally,
furthermore,
moreover,
not only...but also,
as well as,
besides
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because, since, as,
therefore,
as a result,
consequently,
due to,
thus, so that,
in order to
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if, unless, only if,
even if,
even though,
otherwise (negative
condition)
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Time
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Example
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Conclusion
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Emphasis
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First, Next,
eventually,
instantly,
before long, when,
while, meanwhile, as soon
as
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For example,
for instance,
To illustrate
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In conclusion, to
conclude,
in summary,
to summarize, as we have
seen,
in short
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in fact, as a matter
of fact, indeed, in other words, that means, actually
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Rewrite the sentences using the connectors in
parenthesis. Make the necessary changes:
1.Isabel apologized several times. Paul wouldn’t speak to her. (but)
2.We decided to walk even though it was raining.
(in spite of)
3. Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student.
(In addition)
4.I love Ice cream. In addition, I love chocolate.
(as well as)
5.I’d love to come. I really haven’t got the
time. (However)
6. Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic
problems. (despite)
7.Miguel was very busy yesterday. He helped me.
(Even though)
8.Sinem exercises vigorously. She can’t lose weight. (However)
9.Visitors are not allowed to park here. It is a
private parking area. (since)
10.Jack can’t lift the box. He is very strong.
(But)
11.Joanne booked a babysitter because she wanted to
go out for the evening.(in order to)
12.Brenda does a lot of exercise. She is fit.
(therefore)
13.Mark heard the news on the radio. He was driving
home. (while)
14.Despite its popularity, the group hasn’t reached
any gold record yet. (In spite of)
15. John bought a couple of exercise-books. He wanted to catch up with
the rest ofthe class. (so as to)
16. The accident was very serious but nobody was badly injured.(Even
though)
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