Diapositiva 1
ConnectorsContrastIn spite ofDespiteIn spite of the factDespite
the factThey link two contrasting ideas. They are followed by a
noun phrase.In spite of the rain, / In spite of raining all day,
they went out.Despite the rain, / Despite how much it rained, the
football match was not cancelled.Despite the fact that it was
raining, we enjoyed our holiday.In spite of the fact that it was
raining, we enjoyed our holiday.Although(Even) thoughThey link two
contrasting ideas. Although it rained a lot, we went to the
beach.Even though it rained a lot, we went to the beach.Though it
rained a lot, we went to the beach.NeverthelessHowever StillBut
They introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously
stated ideas. They are used after a strong pause.Katty couldn't
cash her paycheck. However, she managed to buy a new TV set.Katty
couldn't cash her paycheck, but she managed to buy a new TV
set.Katty couldn't cash her paycheck. Nevertheless, she managed to
buy a new TV set.Katty couldn't cash her paycheck. Yet she managed
to buy a new TV set.The child has some new toys and still he
cries.On the one hand ...on the other handSomething that you say
when you are speaking about two different facts or two opposite
ways of thinking about a situation.On the one hand, you complain
that you're lonely, and on the other hand you won't come to parties
with me.In contrast toContrary toThey link two contrasting ideas.
They are followed by a noun phrase.Contrary to popular belief,
bottled water is not always better than tap water.In contrast to
Mykonoss sandy beaches, Corfus are full of pebbles.WhereasIt links
two contrasting ideas.I like to go swimming whereas Sheila likes to
sail.Reason and causeBecauseWell go home because its very
cold.SinceAsAs I was exhausted, I went to bed early.Since I didnt
feel well, I went home.Seeing thatSeeing that nobody was interested
in what I was saying, I stopped talking.Because ofOn account ofI
can't walk because of my broken leg.I can't walk on account of my
broken leg.Owing toDue toHe was out of work owing to a physical
injury.The cancellation of the concert was due to the
rain.PurposeIn order toSo as toI'm studying so as to pass the
exam.The doctor operated in order to save his patient's life.So
thatIn order thatIn order that he can buy a car he needs to save
money.We will go to the embassy so that we can get our
visas.ConsequenceConsequentlyAs a consequenceThey didnt play well.
As a consequence, they lost the games.The examination was very
difficult, consequently, very few were able to pass.As a resultAs a
result of the accident, Tom couldn't walk for six
months.SoThusThose people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it
must be raining.They heard the warning on the radio and so they
took another route.ThereforeWe have failed. Thus we have to take
the consequences.AdditionFurthermoreMoreoverBesidesIn
additionComputer chess games are getting cheaper all the time;
furthermore, their quality is improving.The cellar was dark;
moreover, mice nested there.Helen is good at maths; in addition,
she is good at arts.Whats moreUsed after a strong pause and
separated from the sentences. They are introduced by a comma.In
addition toAs well asIn addition to being intelligent, he is
funny.Used to add one more piece of information. Followed by a noun
phrase.For instanceFor exampleI have skills which are suitable for
the job.For example / For instance, I have good team working
skills.Introduces an example referring to previously stated
ideas.Such asMany countries in Europe, such as France and Germany,
use Euros.Introduces an example referring to the last idea.
