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2 Moreover - Furthermore

Used to transition into additional information or to connect a sentence to a related

one that has already been said.

Used in a sentence:
 I can't afford a dog. Moreover, my landlord doesn't allow pets in the apartments.
 Smoking is a bad habit; moreover, it is a very expensive.
 I don't know what happened at the party last night and, furthermore , I don't want to know. 

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3 Therefore

Therefore means ‘for that reason’.

Used in a sentence:
 You had no real knowledge and therefore no way to make a wise decision. 
 The water in the pot is boiling, so therefore the water must be very hot.

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4 However

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something

that has been said previously.

Use in a sentence:
 People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable.
 However hard she tried, nothing seemed to work. 
 This was not an easy decision. It is, however, a decision that we feel is dictated by our
duty. 

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5 On one hand... On the other hand…

When you are comparing two different facts or two opposite ways of thinking about
a situation.

Used in a sentence:
 On the one hand I'd like a job that pays more, but on the other hand I enjoy the work I'm
doing at the moment.

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6 Despite – In spite of - Although

Mean ‘without being affected by’, ‘without taking any notice of or being influenced by’.

Used in a sentence:
 I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.
 He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.
 She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
 In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s game.

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7 Unless

Used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid.

Used in a sentence:
 You can't get a job unless you have experience.
 Unless you call me to say you're not coming, I'll see you at the theatre.
 Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked.

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8 Instead of

It is used to introduce a substitute or an alternative.

Used in a sentence:
 You can go instead of me, if you want.
 Instead of complaining, why don't we try to change things?

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9 In order to

With the aim or purpose of doing something.

Used in a sentence:
 He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed.
 I study in order to pass all exams.

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10 Otherwise

You use otherwise to connect two clauses where the second clause shows what
would have happened if the first clause hadn't happened.

Used in a sentence:
 I missed the bus. Otherwise, I would have been here earlier. 
 I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.

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11 As a result – As a consequence -
Consequently
Used in a sentence:
 He sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.
 flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently gain high salaries.

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12 Due to – Because of – Owing to

They all mean ‘caused by’.

Used in a sentence:
 evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
 The concert has been suspended owing to lack of interest.

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13 Generally speaking (bonus)

Used to say that a statement describes a general feeling or opinion relating to or

affecting all the people or things in a group.

Use in a sentence:
 There are many options I love on the menu, but generally speaking, I order the chicken.
 The doctor explained that generally speaking, the medication helps take away some of the
worst side effects.

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