Contrast and Concession
Write a sentence using "although".
He failed the exam, although he studied very hard.
Formal synonym for “because of”.
Due to
Owing to
As a result of
Formal alternative to “also”.
Furthermore
Moreover
In addition
Formal conclusion starter.
In conclusion,
To conclude,
Overall,
Despite of the fact that… (fix the error)
Despite the fact that…
OR
Although…
Create a sentence using “nonetheless” correctly
She was exhausted after the flight. Nonetheless, she attended the meeting
Create a sentence with "thereby"
The company reduced costs, thereby increasing profitability.
Make a sentence usuing Not only … but also with inversion.
Not only did she pass the exam, but she also achieved the highest score.
Introduce a contrasting argument politely. Give an example
However, it could be argued that…
Nevertheless, an alternative perspective suggests that…
Can “on the other hand”be used alone? Explain.
No, it requires a previous “on the one hand” or an explicit contrast.
Replace “but” with a more formal linker.
However
Whereas
Yet (formal written use)
Example:
The policy is expensive; however, it is effective
He missed the deadline, ___ he lost the contract.
therefore
as a result
consequently
Sentence with “moreover”
The solution is cost-effective; moreover, it is easy to implement.
Use “with regard to”.
With regard to the meeting yesterday, we need to start paying attention more in class.
Although he was tired, but he continued.
Although he was tired, he continued.
OR
He was tired; however, he continued.
Use “albeit” correctly in a sentence.
The plan was successful, albeit costly.
Rewrite using “owing to”.
Original: He failed because he didn’t revise.
He failed owing to a lack of revision.
Emphasise using “indeed”
The task was difficult—indeed, it was nearly impossible.
Replace “firstly / secondly”.
To begin with,
Subsequently,
Finally,
Contrast two ideas using “while” (not time).
While some argue that exams are necessary, others believe they cause unnecessary stress.
Are "so" and "therefore" the same? Explain
Yes
So” is informal and conversational.
“Therefore” is formal and academic.
Examples:
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
It was raining; therefore, the event was cancelled.
The policy is inefficient. It is also unfair.
Not only is the policy inefficient, but it is also unfair.
Rewrite the text so that it sounds more advanced, using at least TWO different sequencing or structuring linkers.
You may not use firstly, secondly, finally.
There are arguments in favour of online education. It is flexible. It is cheaper. It is accessible to more people.
To begin with, online education offers a high degree of flexibility. Furthermore, it is considerably more cost-effective. Ultimately, it increases accessibility for a wider range of learners.
Although the experiment failed, the results were useful.
Make this more formal-change the linkers
Although the experiment failed, the results were nevertheless of considerable value.
Despite the failure of the experiment, the results were nonetheless useful.
The experiment failed; however, the results were still of significant value.