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BUT

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But followed by noun phrase or a sentence. I am going to die like in 70 years but i’ll be happy. (contrast)

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However

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(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas. David is tall. However, his brother is very small

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Nevertheless

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(Contrast)Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
I studied diligently for several months nevertheless, I got a 7.

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YET

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(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
Ovido is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.

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Even So

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(Contrast) Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
Ponchito is dying. Even so, we must end this homework.

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On the other hand

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(Contrast)Links two contrasting ideas / paragraphs.
Manuel worked hard. On the other hand, Yann hardly did
any work at all.

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Because

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(Reason & Cause) Introduce a sentence that’s the reason of a cause.
Ponchito died. Because we didn’t help him.

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As consequence

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(Consequence) Introduce a sentence that explain the consequence of an action.
Manuel’s lacks self-confidence. As a consequence, he is unlikely to be successful.

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Moreover

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(Addition) Used after a strong pause and separated from the sentences.
David is an athlete. Moreover he also go to the school.

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In Fact

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(Emphasis) Used to add an fact or a relevant data.

I like videogames. In fact it’s my favorite hobby.

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ALSO

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(Addition) Used after a strong pause and separated from the sentences.
Oliver is a very good student, also a very good friend.

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Thus

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(Result) It is used to add the consequence of an action

I haven’t been studying thus it’s been dificult in the exam

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Meanwhile

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(TIME) It’s used to add an sentence realted with time

Yann is yelling to the teacher right now, meanwhile we can talk to each other.

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For instance

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(exemplification) It’s used to give an example of the las sentence.
There are a lor of bears especies, for instance in México are 2 , black bear and grizzly bear.

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That is

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(Explanetion) It’s used to explain the last sentence.

I became illustrated by my proffesor, that is that i undestand a new thing i didn’t before.

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Namely

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(Explanetion) It’s used to explain the last sentence.

David is an athlete, namely someone who do sport.

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Indeed

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(Emphasis) To add a fact to the last sentnce

I am very good at doing nothing, Indeed a didn’t do something yesterday. :)

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On the contrary

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(Refutation) To refutate the last sentence

Oliver is no dumb, On the contrary he is very smart.

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Otherwise

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(Negatie Condition) Tu declare an condition

I must study Past perfect progressive Otherwise a won’t pass my exam.

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In short

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(Conclusion) To say the last sentence but shorter

The last Avengers movie was emotive and entertaint in short a good movie