CONNECTORS Flashcards
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HOWEVER
(CONTRAST) Mel is lazy. However, his brother is quite diligent (=hard working).
AT FIRST
(TIME) At first, i had great difficulty with grammar
MEANWHILE
(TIME) They’ll be here soon. Meanwhile, let’s have coffe
AFTERWARDS
(TIME) i read the morning papers for a while. Afterwards, i took a shower
FOR INSTANCE
(EXEMPLIFICATION) women generally live longer than men. For instance, in the united states
THAT IS TO SAY
(EXPLANATION) the brochure dealt with travelling in Morocco. That is, it discussed transportation
ON THE CONTRARY
(REFUTATION) She is not ugly. On the contrary, she is good-looking girl.
THEREFORE
(RESULT) He passed. Therefore he had some good news
EVEN SO
(CONTRAST) It’s ranning. Even so, we must go out
AS CONSEQUENCES
(RESULT) He lacks self-confidence. A consequence, he is unlikely to be successful.
BUT
(CONTRAST)The book is short but interesting
FOR EXAMPLE
(ADD INFORMATION)Vegetables are a good source of vitamins for example , oranges have vitamin C.
DESPITE/ IN SPITE
(CONTRAST) He arrived on time despite / in spite of getting up late
WHEREAS
(CONTRAST)This film is very interesting, whereas that one is quite boring
IN ORDER TO
(RESON AND CAUSE)She uses her video in order to record TV programmes
