CONNECTORS (020)

e.g.:
1. I need you to buy potatoes as well as bread and eggs.

AND 2. Yeah! Not only can I dance salsa but also hip hop.
3. You have to write the project besides arranging the graphics for it.

It’s used to link ideas Too As well (as) Either Also

which are similar and to In addition (to) What´s more Besides
join two or more nouns, Furthermore Moreover
names or expressions.
Both ___ and ___ not only ___ but also

e.g.:
1. Even though she was sick, she went to the party.

BUT 2. I’ve been working all afternoon whereas Darla’s been watching T.V.
3. It may be a waste of time, but I’m going to try nevertheless.

It’s used to express Though However Nevertheless

contrast, the opposition Even so Although Even though
of two ideas. In spite of Despite Whereas While
On the other hand

e.g.:
1. As she said it so fast, we couldn’t understand it.

SO 2. I spent lots of time with my grandmother therefore I learnt much

about her life.
3. Since you weren’t at home when the package arrived, I received it.

It’s used to express the

Therefore As a result (of) In
result of something, a
cause and effect consequence (of) As Consequently
relationship. Since

e.g.:
1. I want to see a movie. Let’s see either Batman or Spiderman.

OR 2. This is neither good nor bad.

3. They can’t speak either Japanese or Korean.

It’s used to express Either _____ or ______ (Affirmative) Neither _____

alternatives. nor _____ (Negative)

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