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Addition and Listing

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Nate writes short stories, in addition, he writes articles for a newspaper.

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Contrast

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Extroverts love crowds. In contrast, introverts prefer solitude.

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Similirity

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She was late and I similarly was delayed.

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Result

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He lacks self-confidence. As a consequence, he is unlikely to be successful.

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Time

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First pick up the receiver and then insert a coin into the coin-box.

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Exemplification

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Women generally live longer than men. For instance, in the United States life expectancy for women is 75, while it is 73 for men.

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Particularization

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Shopping in small markets is quite advantageous. In particular, one can find specialty items that larger stores do not contain.

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Explanation

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The machinery was not impaired; that is, it wasn’t damaged.

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Emphasis

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I like reading. As a matter of fact, it is my favorite pastime.

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Refutation

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I don’t hate classical music. On the contrary, I’m very fond of it.

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Reformulation

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Is there a cheaper solution? In other words, can you make a cheaper device?

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Correction

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Her name is not Margeret. Rather, it is Margot.

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13
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Transition

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As far as comfort is concerned, a car is definitely much better than a bicycle.

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Alternative

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You’re welcome to come with us now in our car. Alternatively, you could go later with Mary.

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Negative Condition

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You must study hard. Otherwise, you may fail.

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Summation/ Conclusion

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This is our most disastrous and embarrassing defeat ever; in short, it is a fiasco.

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BY COMPARISON

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Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.

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ON THE CONTRARY

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I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.

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INSTEAD

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I didn’t want to take a side in the argument.

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IN ANY CASE

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I was thinking of going round Jim’s place. In any case, I haven’t been invited.