Connectors Flashcards
Yet
Contrast
George is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.
In contrast
Contrast
Extrovers love crowds. In contrast, introvers prefer solitude.
Therefore
Result
He passed his exam. Therefore, he had some good news to tell his parents.
Hence
Result
Professor Brown is an outstanding scientist. Hence, he is highly respected.
Even so
Contrast
It’s raining. Even so, we must go out.
Nonetheless
Contrast
My uncle is 70 years old now. Nonetheless, he mantains his interest in legal matters.
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
Likewise
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.
Similarly
Similarity
She was late and I similarly was delayed.
Conversely
Contrast
Six is more than five; conversely; five is less than six.
On the other hand
Contrast
Ali worked hard. On the other hand, Okan hardly did any work at all.
Indeed
Emphasis
Mural is a highly talented musician. Indeed, he has an extraordinary gift for music.
As a matter of fact
Emphasis
I like reading. As a matter of fact, it is my favorite pastime.
Alternatively
Alternativa
You’re welcome to come with us now in our car. Alternatively, you could go later with Mary.