Useful Phrases - To make contrasting points Flashcards

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However

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We live in a technological age. However, technology cannot solve all the world’s problems

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While/whereas

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Males spend 30 minutes a day doing cooking while/whereas females spend 65 minutes a day on this activity

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3
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Nonetheless/Nevertheless

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While they don’t trust each other, nonetheless/nevertheless they have worked together for many years

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Though/although

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Though/although Tom has a lot of money he lives in a small, old house

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In contrast / By contrast

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In contrast / By contrast, the percentage of people who walked to/from decreases

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Despite the fact that

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Despite the fact that he studied hard, he couldn’t pass the test

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