Writing Connectors

Question 1

Writing Connectors

CONTRAST

Answer 1

However, In contrast, nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, on the other hand, by comparison, on the contrary, instead, all the same

(Contudo, em contraste, no entanto, não obstante, ainda assim, por outro lado, em comparação, ao contrário, ao invés de, mesmo assim)

1. HOWEVER
   This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
2. IN CONTRAST
   House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
3. NEVERTHELESS
   I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.
4. NONETHELESS
   I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
5. YET
   I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
6. ON THE OTHER HAND
   England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
7. BY COMPARISON
   Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.
8. ON THE CONTRARY
   I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
9. INSTEAD
   I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.
10. ALL THE SAME
    Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.

Question 2

Writing Connectors

SIMILARITY

Answer 2

Likewise, Similarly, Correspondingly, In the same way, Also

(Do mesmo modo,…, também)

1. LIKEWISE
   You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.
2. SIMILARLY
   You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.
3. CORRESPONDINGLY
   She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
4. IN THE SAME WAY
   Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos.
5. ALSO
   I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.

Question 3

Writing Connectors

RESULT

Answer 3

As a result, As a consequence, Therefore, Thus, Accordingly

(Como resultado, em consequência, portanto, Assim, por conseguinte)

1. AS A RESULT
   I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat.
2. AS A CONSEQUENCE
   Zack has skipped school on many occasions. As a consequence, he’s failed his French test.
3. THEREFORE
   We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise.
4. THUS
   You didn’t tell me you wanted to come. Thus, we won’t be taking you with us.
5. ACCORDINGLY
   Plenty of tourists visit the area in summer. Accordingly, selling hand-made objects is the main source of income for locals.

Question 4

Writing Connectors

SEQUENCING

Answer 4

First (firstly, first of all, in the first place), To begin with, For one thing, Second (secondly, I’m the second place), For another thing, Third, Also, Besides, In addition, Furthermore, Moreover, Finally, Last (lastly, last of all)

(Primeiro, Para começar, Por um lado, Segundo, por outro, Terceiro, também, Além disso, Adicionalmente, Além disso, Além disso, Finalmente, Última)

1. FIRST, FIRSTLY, FIRST OF ALL, IN THE FIRST PLACE
   First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.
2. TO BEGIN WITH
   To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.
3. FOR ONE THING
   For one thing, they’re completely loyal to their owners.
4. SECOND, SECONDLY, IN THE SECOND PLACE
   Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned.
5. FOR ANOTHER THING
   For another thing, you might want to consider how cute they look in pyjamas.
6. THIRD, THIRDLY, IN THE THIRD PLACE
   In the third place, you can always count on your pet pig to perform some tricks for you when you’d like to impress a pretty girl.
7. ALSO
   Also, they don’t eat much.
8. BESIDES
   Besides not eating much, they won’t ever chew on your electric cords.
9. IN ADDITION
   In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.
10. FURTHERMORE
    Furthermore, they make wonderful walking buddies.
11. MOREOVER
    Moreover, they’ll show you the way home when you’re drunk.
12. FINALLY
    Finally, pet pigs are fantastic guards. No burglar would ever have the heart to hurt a pet pig.
13. LAST, LASTLY, LAST OF ALL
    Lastly, your reputation as an eccentric will rapidly grow in the neighbourhood if you’re seen walking a pet pig on a leash every morning.

Question 5

Writing Connectors

ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

Answer 5

Most importantly, Primarily, Above all, Most significantly, Essentially, Basically

(Mais importante, principalmente, acima de tudo, mais significativamente, Essencialmente, Basicamente)

1. MOST IMPORTANTLY
   I’d like to talk to you about how to keep calm at your workplace. Most importantly, never go to the canteen while your boss is there.
2. PRIMARILY
   You’ll have to focus on your immediate surroundings. Primarily, on your computer screen.
3. ABOVE ALL
   Above all, don’t ever look up from your notes when people are around.
4. MOST SIGNIFICANTLY
   Most significantly, avoid eye-contact at all costs.
5. ESSENTIALLY, BASICALLY (usually spoken)
   How can I put this? Essentially, having an affair with one of your colleagues should be the last thing on your mind.