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Question 1

When writing, it’s important to choose appropriate words to connect your ideas.
You can use these connectors to describe a (1) RESULT, (2) SHOW A CONTRAST, (3) REFER TO AN EARLIER IDEA or (4) CONNECT TWO DIFFERENT IDEAS.

Answer 1

Connecting your ideas like this makes your writing easier to read, and it shows your reader that you have a strong grasp of your topic.

Question 2

(1) RESULT

Similar to AS A RESULT, these connectors communicate the result of an earlier action or idea.

Answer 2

…Office politics are a reality. THEREFORE, you need to learn to play the game.

…Listen to your colleagues. IN TURN, they’ll listen to you.

…CONSEQUENTLY

Question 3

(2) CONTRAST

Similar to HOWEVER, these connectors contrast one idea with an earlier one

Answer 3

…Ethan doesn’t play office politics. BY CONTRAST, Samantha’s an expert.

…There’s not enough emphasis on office politics; RATHER, people seldom express how critical they are.

…You may not be interested in office politics. NEVERTHELESS, you have to play the game ..

…DESPITE THE FACT THAT

…DESPITE growing increasingly deaf, Beethoven persevered as a composer

…IN SPITE OF suffering from a physically disabling disease, Stephen Hawking was determined to make a difference in science

…REGARDLESS OF the adversity he faced, Nelson Mandela had steadfast desire to free his country from apartheid.

…NONETHELESS, this period ended with the financial crisis and another collapse in earnings and stock prices.

Question 4

(3) EARLIER IDEA

Similar to IN FACT, these connectors emphasize or affirm an earlier idea.

Answer 4

…Get to know your colleagues. OF COURSE, you should speak with them respectfully at all times.

…Some people play dirty. INDEED, they will stab you in the back when you least expect it .

…Develop a strong relationship with your boss; OBVIOUSLY, he or she can be your best advocate.

Question 5

(4) SIMILAR IDEAS

These connectors LINK UP similar ideas.

Answer 5

…A mentor can advocate for you. SIMILARLY, you may be able to support them.

…When people have problems in romantic relationships, they try to fix them. LIKEWISE, you should keep your office relationships smooth.

…You may be worried about collaborating with unfamiliar colleagues. IN THE SAME WAY, they may also have difficulty being part of a new team .