connectors Flashcards
learn connectors (20 cards)
moreover
moreover: introduce a piece of information that adds to or supports the previous statement
example: Texting while driving is dangerous; moreover, it’s illegal.
afterwards
afterwards: at a later or future time
example: it is important that you complete your homework afterward.
otherwise
otherwise: use after an order or a sugestion
example: eat your vegetables otherwise; you will not grow up
instead
instead: in place of someone or something
example: we could make a project instead of making a test.
yet
yet: used to emphasize, increase or repetition
example: the english test was difficult, yet I passed the exam.
even though
even though: makes a emphasis between two clauses
example: even though I studied for my test, my teacher didn’t come.
apart from
apart from: in adittion of something
example: apart from tap, she also dance ballet.
meanwhile
meanwhile: at the same time
I was doing my homework, meanwhile my dad was making dinnner.
therefore
therefore: consequence of something
example: I made a great effort, therefore I could exempt english
on the other hand
on the other hand: contrast two ideas
example: she is really pretty, on the other hand her voice is really annoying
such as:
such as:example
you can do a lot of fun things, such as: swimming, skating, ride a bike.
instead:
instead: other option
example: I will not go to Miami this vacations, instead I will go to Orlando
above all:
above all: more than anything else
example: She loves this country, above all she misses her country.
all the same:
all the same: in any case or anyway
example: I don’t need it anymore, thanks all the same
However:
However: make a contrast between two scenarios
Example: I’m really tired, however I have a lot of work to do
As a result of:
As a result of: goes at the first part of the sentence, means a consequence
Example: as a result of her bad grades, she will go to summer school
Before:
Before: means earlier than a mentioned event
Example: before putting makeup, I wash my face
Whereas:
Whereas: comparison with the fact mentioned
Example: I love the movie, whereas the book is better
Even so:
Even so: although it is true
Example: he is a very good mathematic, even so he failed the test.
Due to:
Due to: used for a reason and cause
Example: due to the weather, we will go to the beach