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David not only speaks Hebrew, but also English and Arabic.
Addition
Alice seems to be quite intelligent; _________, she often gets bad grades.
nonetheless / whereas / while / but / yet / although
Weather affects language a lot. For instance, Scotland has 421 different words for snow!
Example
People will often only marry one person forever. ________, so will some birds, wolves, and monkeys.
Similarly / Likewise / In the same way
He sold his car so as to create less pollution and save money.
Purpose
I moved to Israel last year; as a result, I have eaten hummus almost every day.
Effect
The restaurant has some of the best chefs in town. ________, their service is excellent!
Moreover / Furthermore / In addition
In order to lay their eggs, sea turtles will crawl up the beach and bury their eggs in a hole.
Purpose
Astronomers, ____ scientists who study planets and stars, are always discovering new things.
Or / Namely / That is / In other words / i.e.
Israelis have to take many tests such as the Bagrut and the Psychometric to finish high school and enter university. Likewise, Americans take the SAT exam.
Parallel
Due to the summer heat, less people are running outside.
Cause
She is an irresponsible driver; ______ she hasn't had any car accidents!
Although / Nevertheless / Nonetheless / But / Yet / While
Just as many shops and restaurants on Shabbat are closed in Israel, so are many in the U.S. on Sundays.
Parallel
Joe did not study at all last night. _______, he failed the final exam.
As a result / Consequently / Therefore / Thereby / Thus / Then / Hence / So
Too many kids were eating junk food at school in America; thus unhealthy food at school is not allowed anymore.
Effect
Photosynthesis, or plants creating energy, requires gas, sunlight, and water.
Restatement
My brother has a lot of different jobs. _______, he babysits and works at a bank.
For example / For instance
Great musicians can play an instrument as well as sing along.
Addition
_________ I have so much homework to do, I will not go to the concert on Thursday.
Because / Due to / For / Since / As / On account of
On account of modern medicine, people live a lot longer than they used to.
Cause
In the U.S., Starbucks is the most popular coffee shop rather than Aroma.
Contrast
You should always leave early to go to the airport __________ show up on time for your flight.
In order to / So as to / To / So that
Dieting can come in many forms. In other words, there are options other than not eating.
Restatement
Our new house is so close to the city center! ________, it also has plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Moreover / Furthermore / In addition
My friend had never ridden a motorcycle before. Nonetheless, she decided to go on a ride across the country.
Contrast