CONNECTORS 1 Flashcards
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BUT
But followed by noun phrase or a sentence. I am going to die like in 70 years but i’ll be happy. (contrast)
However
(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas. David is tall. However, his brother is very small
Nevertheless
(Contrast)Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
I studied diligently for several months nevertheless, I got a 7.
YET
(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
Ovido is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.
Even So
(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
Ponchito is dying. Even so, we must end this homework.
On the other hand
(Contrast)Links two contrasting ideas / paragraphs.
Manuel worked hard. On the other hand, Yann hardly did
any work at all.
Because
(Reason & Cause) Introduce a sentence that’s the reason of a cause.
Ponchito died. Because we didn’t help him.
As consequence
(Consequence) Introduce a sentence that explain the consequence of an action.
Manuel’s lacks self-confidence. As a consequence, he is unlikely to be successful.
Moreover
(Addition) Used after a strong pause and separated from the sentences.
David is an athlete. Moreover he also go to the school.
In Fact
(Emphasis) Used to add an fact or a relevant data.
I like videogames. In fact it’s my favorite hobby.
ALSO
(Addition) Used after a strong pause and separated from the sentences.
Oliver is a very good student, also a very good friend.
Thus
(Result) It is used to add the consequence of an action
I haven’t been studying thus it’s been dificult in the exam
Meanwhile
(TIME) It’s used to add an sentence realted with time
Yann is yelling to the teacher right now, meanwhile we can talk to each other.
For instance
(exemplification) It’s used to give an example of the las sentence.
There are a lor of bears especies, for instance in México are 2 , black bear and grizzly bear.
That is
(Explanetion) It’s used to explain the last sentence.
I became illustrated by my proffesor, that is that i undestand a new thing i didn’t before.
Namely
(Explanetion) It’s used to explain the last sentence.
David is an athlete, namely someone who do sport.
Indeed
(Emphasis) To add a fact to the last sentnce
I am very good at doing nothing, Indeed a didn’t do something yesterday. :)
On the contrary
(Refutation) To refutate the last sentence
Oliver is no dumb, On the contrary he is very smart.
Otherwise
(Negatie Condition) Tu declare an condition
I must study Past perfect progressive Otherwise a won’t pass my exam.
In short
(Conclusion) To say the last sentence but shorter
The last Avengers movie was emotive and entertaint in short a good movie
