CONJUNCTIONS Flashcards
LISTING, ORDERING AND TIME
Firstly
Secondly..
Lastly/but not least
Finally/Eventually
Meanwhile
Initially
Henceforth
As long as/As son as
Our flight eventually left five hours late.
Henceforth, all staff will need to provide proof of identity before entering the building.
Adding Information
In addition
additionally
Furthermore
Moreover
Also
Not only… but also
As well as….
He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her.
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note.
Giving example
For example
One clear example
For instance
Such us
Namely
To illustrate
In other words
Results & Consequences
As a result: Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.
Consequently: I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
Therefore: We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.
Thus: They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.
Hence: His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.
So
For this reason
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.
We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.
Highlighting & Stressing
Particularly/In Particular
Specifically
Especially
Obviously
Of course
Clearly
Concessions & Contrasts
Admittedly
However
Nevertheless
Even though
Although
Despite
In spite of
Still
Admittedly, Venice wasn’t a very big place, but there was little chance of meeting her again accidentally.
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try.
On the other hand
By contrast / In contrast
In comparison
Alternatively
Another option could be
The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend.
In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered.
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport
Reasons & Causes
Because
Owing to
Due to
Since
As
The game was cancelled owing to torrential rain.
Giving your opinion
In my opinion
I think
I believe
I admit
In my view
I concur/Agree
I disagree
Concluding linkers
In conclusion
To conclude
Tu sum up / To summarise
To reiterate
