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Connectors
Connectors link ideas and make texts more coherent.
Addition
and, also, too, as well, in addition, moreover, furthermore, besides
Contrast
but, however, although/though/even though, despite/in spite of, on the other hand, nevertheless, whereas, while
Cause and Effect
because, since, as, so, therefore, consequently, as a result, due to, because of
Purpose
to, in order to, so as to, so that
Sequencing
first, then, next, after that, finally, in the end, meanwhile
Giving examples
for example, for instance, such as, like
Ejemplo resuelto
"Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
"We went for a walk despite the rain."
"We went for a walk. However, it was raining."
All three express contrast, but with different structures.
Recuerda
Although/though + clause (subject + verb). Despite/in spite of + noun/-ing form.
Ejercicios
1) Complete with an appropriate connector:
a) ___ the exam was difficult, most students passed.
b) She studied hard; ___, she got an A.
c) I brought an umbrella ___ it might rain.
2) Rewrite using the connector in brackets:
a) It was cold. We went out. (although)
b) She was ill. She did not come to school. (because of)
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