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On the other hand

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Contrast

Valeria did her homework. On the other hand, Jessica only made half of it.

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Accordingly

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Result

He has been working hard. Accordingly, he has gotten good grades.

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Moreover

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Addition

Andrew plays hockey. Moreover, he plays piano.

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Afterwards

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Time

I made dinner. Afterwards, I washed the dishes.

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Specifically

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Particularization

We need to do a lot of projects. Specifically, the English project because is for tomorrow.

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As matter as fact

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Emphasis

I like to watch romantic movies. As matter as fact, those are my favorites.

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As a consequences

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Result

She is very shy. As a consequence, she don’t has a lot of friends.

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However

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Contrast

Valeria is very hard-working. However, her brother is very lazy.

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Yet

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Contrast

Alessia is very beautiful. Yet, men are not interested in her.

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Even so

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Contrast

It’s very hot outside. Even so, we need to clean the backyard.

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Besides

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Addition and listing

Jessica plays tennis. Besides, she works in a cafe.

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First of all

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Addition and listing

Doing the extra project has some benefits. First of all, the teacher will give us extra points.

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At first

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Time

At first, I use to be very shy, but now I have a lot of friends.

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In particular

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Particularization

Learn English have their advantages. In particular, you can have a better job offer.

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On the contrary

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Refutation

He is not a bad boy. On the contrary, he’s a very smart and kind person.

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In other words

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Reformulation

She is a vegetarian. In other words, she don’t eat meat.

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Rather

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Correction

Vanessa doesn’t live in Mexico. Rather, she lives in Canada.

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Otherwise

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Negative Condition

You have to clean your room. Otherwise you will be punished

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Because of that

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Result

I didn’t study for my exam. Because of that, I had a bad grade.

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Also

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Addition and listing

Jessica plays volleyball. Also, she plays the guitar.