Connectors Flashcards
Likewise
Similarity
You cant teach navigation in the middle of a storm. Likewise, you cant build a system of values in the current educational system.
Similarly
Similarity
She was late and I similarly was delayed
Nevertheless/Nontheless
Contrast
She studied diligently for several months nontheless/nevertheless, she failed.
Even so
Contrast
Its raining. Even so, we must go out.
Hence
Result
Professor Brown is an outstanding scientist. Hence, he is highly respected.
Thus
Result
He has been studying hard for a long time. Thus, he has made considerable progress.
Moreover
Addition and listing
Antonio plays football. Moreover, he runs a restaurant.
Al does not have a gift for music. Moreover, he lacks motivation to practice music. Therefore, he cant become a great musician.
In the meantime
Time
The party is tuesday, but in the meantime i have to shop and prepare the food.
For instance
Examplification
Women generally live longer than men. For instance, in the United States life expectancy for women is 75, while it is 73 for men.
Namely
Explanation
The brochure dealt with traveling in Morocco. Namely, it discussed transportation, currency, and language.
There is only one topic to discuss, namely, the question of discipline.
This is to say
Explanation
As a child grows up, he learns how to behave in ways which are appropriate to the society into which he is born. That is to say, he acquires the patterns of behavior which are accepted as normal in his society.
As a matter of fact
Emphasis
I like reading. As a matter of fact, it is my favorite pastime.
As far as X is concerned
With respect to
Transition
As far as comfort is concerned, a car is definitely much better than a bicycle. On the other hand, with respect to convenience, it is difficult to say the same thing.
Alternatively
Alternative
You are welcome to come with us now in our car. Alternatively, you could go later with Mary.
Or else
Negative condition
I must leave now, or else i will be late.
