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Addition/ Exemplifi-Cation: Lternative
Addition/ Exemplifi-Cation: Lternative
Addition/ Exemplifi-Cation: Lternative
Connectors show logical relationships between clauses in a sentence, between sentences within a paragraph, or even
between paragraphs. They may convey different ideas such as addition, contrast, concession, time, reason, result, etc.
We bought the food
and they supplied the
drinks.
Addition/
Exemplification
Is it a boy or a girl?
Italian.
Italian too.
Furthermore, they
need water, clothes and
toiletries.
Alternative
Wildflowers such as
orchids and primroses are
becoming very rare.
You can have either - You can either come I neither smoke nor
tea or coffee.
drink.
It was raining, but/ Although / Though/ In spite of being one He isnt getting good The job wasnt very
yet/ and yet Ann went out
without an umbrella.
Contrast/
Concession
It
was
raining;
however, / nevertheless,/
nonetheless, / even so,
Ann went out without an
umbrella.
Even
though it was
raining, Ann went out
without an umbrella.
Reason/
Result/
Purpose
Due to / Owing to He was worried about As a result of his He sat down to rest.
the bad weather, the
match was cancelled.
Because/ Since/ As he He found it difficult His advisor told him He was feeling much
was worried about his
grades, he went to see his
advisor.
to concentrate due to
being depressed.
He was depressed,
He went to see his
advisor because of his
depression.
Condition
leaving school.
Im going to do my
exams and afterwards Im
going to study medicine.
He hasnt phoned
since he went to Berlin.
He got up early in
order to have time to
pack.
First,
take
the
underground to Westminster Station. Then
walk up Parliament Street
until/ till you get to
Downing Street. Next go
to number 10. Smile at the
policeman before you ring
the bell.
He soon became
depressed and homesick.
As soon as he arrived
at the airport, he took a
taxi and went home.
Supposing he is not at
He didnt want to go
My parents lent me
the money. Otherwise,
I couldnt have afforded
the trip.