Connectors

Question 1

Yet

Answer 1

Contrast

George is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.

Question 2

In contrast

Answer 2

Contrast

Extrovers love crowds. In contrast, introvers prefer solitude.

Question 3

Therefore

Answer 3

Result

He passed his exam. Therefore, he had some good news to tell his parents.

Question 4

Hence

Answer 4

Result

Professor Brown is an outstanding scientist. Hence, he is highly respected.

Question 5

Even so

Answer 5

Contrast

It’s raining. Even so, we must go out.

Question 6

Nonetheless

Answer 6

Contrast

My uncle is 70 years old now. Nonetheless, he mantains his interest in legal matters.

Question 7

Thus

Answer 7

Result

He has been studying hard for a long time. Thus, he has made considerable progress.

Question 8

Moreover

Answer 8

Addition and Listing

Antonio plays football. Moreover, he runs a restaurant

Question 9

Likewise

Answer 9

Similarity

You can’t teach navigation in the middle of a storm. Likewise, you can’t build a system of values in the current educational climate.

Question 10

Similarly

Answer 10

Similarity

She was late and I similarly was delayed.

Question 11

Conversely

Answer 11

Contrast

Six is more than five; conversely; five is less than six.

Question 12

On the other hand

Answer 12

Contrast

Ali worked hard. On the other hand, Okan hardly did any work at all.

Question 13

Indeed

Answer 13

Emphasis

Mural is a highly talented musician. Indeed, he has an extraordinary gift for music.

Question 14

As a matter of fact

Answer 14

Emphasis

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

Question 15

Alternatively

Answer 15

Alternativa

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

Question 16

Rather

Answer 16

Correction

He is enjoying himself. Rather, he seems to be enjoying himself.

Question 17

Namely

Answer 17

Explanation

There is only one topic to discuss, namely, the question of discipline.

Question 18

For instance

Answer 18

Exemplification

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

Question 19

Meanwhile

Answer 19

Time

They’ll be here soon. Meanwhile, let’s have coffee.

Question 20

In particular

Answer 20

Particularization

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