contrast
reasons
examples
others
100

I want to go to Ocean Park _________________ my brother want to go to Disneyland.

but

100

I took my mobile ____________________ I could call for help if I was in danger.

so

100

I like reading stories. _____________________,I like reading "Three Little Pigs" and "Snow White".

For example

100

You’d better take an umbrella with you ______________________it rains.

in case

200

I can't decide what to do about dinner. ______________________________, I enjoy eating out at restaurants. ________________________, I know that home cooked meals are usually healthier.

On the one hand On the other hand

200

I didn’t attend the swimming class last night _____________________ I got a high fever.

because

200

Marco likes eating fruit, _____________________apples and oranges.

such as / like

200

_________ getting angry, she smiled and walked away.

Instead of

300

_____________________the workers were tired, they went on working.

Although

300

All flights were delayed _________________ the typhoon.

owing to / because of

300

____________________, I prefer swimming to running.

Personally / In my opinion

300

Oliver is very handsome. He has many girlfriends. (so…that)

Oliver is so handsome that he has many girlfriends.

400

They continued to hold the food fair in spite of the pouring rain. (even though)

They continue to hold the food fair even though it was raining.

400

I went to the hospital. I was very sick. (since)

Since I was very sick, I went to the hospital.

I went to the hospital since I was very sick.

400

Martin hates eating vegetables. For example, he doesn't like eating lettuce and spinach. (such as)


Martin hates eating vegetables, such as lettuce and spinach.

400

“One day” is a very famous book. Many people like to read it. (such…that)

"One day” is such a famous book that many people like to read it.

500

Even though the project is complex, we will try hard to finish it. (despite)

Despite the project complexity, we will try hard to finish it.

Despite the project being complex, we will try hard to finish it.

500

Since she was sick, she went to bed early. (due to)

Due to her sickness, she went to bed early.

Due to feeling sick, she went to bed early.

500

Many people like eating spicy food. For example, they like to eat buffalo wings and chilly sausage. (such as)

Many people like eating spicy food, such as buffalo wings and chilly sausage.

500

Miss Chan works in a hospital. If not, she works in a school. (either...or)

Miss Chan either works in a hospital or a school.