contrast
I want to go to the Ocean Park _________________ my brother wants to go to Disneyland.
but
I took my mobile ____________________ I could call anybody if I was in danger.
so
I like reading stories. _____________________,I like reading "Three Little Pigs" and "Snow White".
For example
You’d better take an umbrella with you ______________________it rains.
in case
We had a great time on holiday __________ it rained almost the whole time we were there.
though / although
I didn’t attend swimming class last night _____________________ I had a high fever.
because
Marco likes eating fruit, _____________________apples and oranges.
such as / like
I like Eason Chan. I like Joey Iong. (both)
I like both Eason Chan and Joey Iong.
_____________________the workers were tired, they went on working.
Although / Though
All flights were delayed _________________ the floods.
due to
I enjoy sports _______ football and basketball.
Like
Oliver is very handsome. He has many girlfriends. (so…that)
Oliver is so handsome that he has many girlfriends.
They continued to hold the food fair in spite of the rain. (even though)
They continue to hold the food fair even though it rained.
I went to the hospital. I was very sick. (AS)
I went to the hospital AS I was very sick.
Martin hates eating vegetables like lettuce and spinach. (For example)
Martin hates eating vegetables. For example, he doesn't like eating lettuce and spinach.
It's so hot that I can't concentrate. (TOO)
It's too hot to concentrate.
Even though the project is complex, we are trying hard to finish it. (despite)
Despite being a complex project, we are trying hard to finish it.
Since she was sick, she went to bed early. (AS)
She went to bed early as she was sick.
Many people like eating spicy food. For example, the like to eat buffalo wings and chilly sausage. (such as)
Many people like eating spicy food, such as buffalo wings and chilly sausage.
There are two options for our meal. We can have chicken curry or lasagna. (EITHER...OR)
We can have either chicken curry or lasagna for our meal.