What kind of connector?
A water pipe downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.
a. addition
b. time
c. comparison
d. cause and effect
d. cause and effect
I usually read the newspaper ______ I'm having breakfast.
whereas
Some people prefer to work from home, whereas others prefer the traditional office environment.
Their team has got the best players. Their coach is fantastic. (Moreover)
Their team has got the best players. Moreover. Their coach is fantastic.
Honda makes cars ________ motorcycles.
Don't use AND
Honda makes cars AS WELL AS motorcycles.
The concert was amazing! Besides, we had a great time catching up with old friends.
a. adding information
b. contrast
c. comparison
d. illustration/example
a. adding information
______ he is very rich and famous, he lives a very normal life.
unlike
Unlike dogs, cats are often more independent and less social.
John bought the watch. It was expensive. [ Although ]
Although it was expensive, John bought the watch
John bought the watch, although it was expensive.
Use ALTHOUGH in a sentence.
Although he was poor, he was happy.
Larry will be a bit late tonight. He'll bring food, though.
a. time
b. contrast
c. comparison
d. cause and effect
b. contrast
We need to buy a new car. _____, we can't afford it right now.
such as
Many fruits, such as apples, bananas, and oranges, are rich in vitamins.
Isabel apologised several times. Pau wouldn’t speak to her. (however)
Isabel apologized several times; however, Pau wouldn't speak to her.
I like holidays by the sea ____ my husband prefers to go to the mountains.
I like holidays by the sea WHEREAS my husband prefers to go to the mountains.
While, however, but.
Many people talk about saving the environment. On the other hand, not many actually do something to help.
a. contrast
b. comparison
c. illustration/example
d. cause and effect
a. contrast
He didn’t study; ____, he failed the test. (so / although, therefore)
so / therefore
On the other hand
I love spending time outdoors like hiking and camping. On the other hand, my sister prefers staying indoors and reading books.
Their team has got the best players. They lost the last game. (Nevertheless)
Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game.
Connect the two sentences: I like studying alone. My sister prefers working with a group.
I like studying alone, whereas my sister prefers working with a group
other answers: But However While Unlike
Many people enjoy different types of music. For instance, some people prefer classical music, while others prefer rock or pop.
a. comparison
b. contrast
c. illustration/example
d. b and c
d. b and c
____ studying hard, he didn’t pass the exam.
a. despite
b. in spite of
c. both
d. none
c. both
In spite of
She finished the race, in spite of her injury.
Note: In spite of" is used to express contrast or contradiction between two ideas. It means "regardless of" or "even though."
We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)
We decided to walk in spite of the rain.
Correct the sentence:
My friends and I wanted to go to the trip however stayed at home and watched a film.
My friends and I wanted to go to the trip however we stayed at home and watched a film.