Sentence Conectors Flashcards
(35 cards)
She was late and i; _____, was delayed
similarly
Six is more than five;______, five is less than six
conversely
The demand has increased sharply,______, the prices are higher now.
Accordingly
Antonio plays football. ______, he runs a restaurant.
also
They’ll be there soon. ______, let’s have coffee.
meanwhile
Women live longer than men, _____, in the US life expectancy for women is 75, while 73 for men.
for instance
We need to arrange things for the trip, _______, reservations and itineraries.
specifically
The machinery was not impaired; _______, it wasn’t damaged.
that is
He is quite wealthy. _____, he is one of the richest man in Turkey.
in fact
Is there a cheaper solution? _____, can you make a cheaper device?
in other words
He is enjoying himself, ______, he seems to be enjoying himself.
rather
Both Diana and Mariela are my friends. Diana studies law at Ankara University, _____ Mariela, she studies mechanical engineering at METU.
as for
She is not ugly, _____, she is a good-looking girl.
on the contrary
You’re welcome to come with us. ______, you could go later with Mary.
alternatively
I must leave now, ______, i’ll be late.
or else
This is our most embarrassing defeat ever; ______, it is a fiasco.
in short
I don’t think he should be punished for breaking the window. _____, he is only five years old.
after all
Some people, and ______ that includes Robert, just won’t look after themselves properly.
incidentally
He misses all of us, but he longs _____ to see his family again.
above all
I like him; ____, i don’t trust him.
all the same
I wasn’t asked; ______, i wasn’t keen to go.
anyway
Mary didn’t answer. _____ she look out of the taxi window.
instead
I don’t hate classical music. ______, i’m very fond of it.
on the contrary
Her name is not Margeret, ______, it is Margot.
to be more precise
