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Adverbs - TR NG T
Adverbs - TR NG T
Use:
Connectives join two clauses, and show the relationship between them.
The relationship can show:
a contrast Although, but, even though, however, despite, in spite of
a cause because, because of, as a result of, due to
an effect so, consequently, as a result, thus, therefore
These words cannot be used interchangeably. They may be located in different places with in the
sentence, and they may use a different grammar.
Form:
a) Connectives showing Contrast
Compare these sentences with the same meaning:
i It is sunny but temperatures are low.
Never start a sentence with But. You can use but after a comma(,). In short sentences, no
punctuation is needed.
ii Although it is sunny, temperatures are low. / Even though it is sunny, temperatures are low.
Note how Although and Even though are located in a different part of the sentence from
But.Although and Even though go before the known clause, whereas but goes before the
unknown clause. The two clauses are separated with a comma. The order of clauses can be
reversed.