You Create the Sentence
Make a sentence with the word ALSO. (Be careful with the word placement)
I've been to Disney Paris, and I've also visited Disney Tokyo.
I love the weather in Colorado. However, I also love the people.
I love the weather in Colorado. However I also love the people. (Furthermore, in addition, additionally, moreover)
Combine the following 2 phrases into 1 sentence. Don't use "and" or "but" He is Chinese. She is German.
He is Chinese, whereas she is German.
He is Chinese, while she is German.
What is a synonym for IN SPITE OF?
Despite
New York city has a great night life. ______________, the restaurants aren't even that expensive.
New York city has a great night life. Furthermore/In addition/Moreover..., the restaurants aren't even that expensive.
My sister has been to India. I think she has been also to Nepal.
My sister has been to India. I think she has also been to Nepal.
Is this transition used to compare similar things or contrast different things?
In parallel
Compare
What is the meaning of HENCE? A) Consequently B) Besides C) Nevertheless D) Whereas E) Indeed F) Yet
A) Consequently
You cannot go out and play _______________ you do all of your homework. (2 syllables)
You cannot go out and play unless you do all of your homework.
I played soccer in high school. Furthermore I played baseball.
I played soccer in high school. Furthermore, I played baseball.
Which word does NOT express a contrast? 1) Instead 2) While 3) Despite 4) Therefore 5) Yet
4) Therefore
What word can we use to contrast or give an opposite idea, especially when something is unexpected or surprising? (Hint-It is only 1 syllable)
Yet
_______________ the concert cost $200, I am so glad we bought the tickets because it was amazing!
Although/Though/Even though the concert cost $200, I am so glad we bought the tickets because it was amazing!
Although he was an excellent student he couldn't pass the test and go to university.
Although he was an excellent student, he couldn't pass the test and go to university.
Combine these 2 phrases into 1 sentence using a transition word. Do not change the words. Don't use "but" (Hint-The transition word should have only 1 syllable)
His English is amazing. He has been learning English for only 5 months.
YET
He has been learning English for only 5 months, yet his English is amazing.
This word introduces a result. However, it does NOT begin a sentence in standard English. A synonym would be "Thus". It is very informal.
Ex: It was raining, _____ we decided to stay at home.
So
Example: "It was raining, so we decided to stay at home."
_______________ spending over 10 hours studying for the test, he still got a horrible grade.
Despite/In spite of spending over 10 hours studying for the test, he still got a horrible grade.
The pizza at the restaurant was delicious. In the contrary, the pasta was bad.
The pizza at the restaurant was delicious. In the contrary On the contrary, the pasta was bad.
What 4 words can go into the blank space? Teaching English is a very fun and rewarding job. __ ___ __ ___, it is a lot of work.
Teaching English is a very fun and rewarding job. On the other hand, it is a lot of work.
What does thus mean?
So, as a result, hence, consequently
My girlfriend loves romance films, ___________ I absolutely hate them! Don't use "but"
My girlfriend loves romance films, whereas/while/however I absolutely hate them!