Adverbs (therefore, consequently, none/nevertheless)

Adverbs as connectors

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Adverbs - Recap

• Words that modify the meaning of verbs, adjectives and other adverbs

• They can also ​modify the meaning of entire phrases or sentences

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Adverbs as connectors

Most common that you've come across​

• Reason: because, as, since, so that ...

• Contrast: Even though, although, despite, but, however ...

• ​Result: so, so ... that, such that ...

• Time: before, after, since​

• Se​quence: next, finally, first/last

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Multiple Choice

The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Mary was late for school because she missed her bus

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Kelly refused to participate but her teacher forced her to.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

My grandfather has quit smoking since 1997.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Lars refused to give up although he was nearing his limits.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Jason broke the cup so he was punished.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

J.K. Rowling published the book by herself since her editor would not do so for her.

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Multiple Choice

The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Despite Pamela's best efforts, she did not make it into the finalists.

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Multiple Choice

The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Before he could protest his innocence, he was judged guilty.

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Multiple Choice

The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Yeshwan took off his jacket as the room was warm.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

The carnival was so successful that the organisers decided to make it an annual event.

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The adverb below is being used as an adverb of ...?

Mark bought his tickets early so that he could get a good seat.

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Some new adverbs as connectors

• Consequently

• Therefore

• ​Nevertheless

• Nonetheless

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Multiple Choice

Observe how the adverb is used and decide what kind of adverb it is.

1. She did not like eating peas and consequently, she pushed them to the side of her plate.

2. Chemicals in cigarette smoke can irritate the windpipe and air tubes and consequently, smokers tend to develop smoker's cough.

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Multiple Choice

Observe how the adverb is used and decide what kind of adverb it is.

1. The forest was too dark at night; therefore, the search was put off until daytime.

2. You do not have enough information about this case and therefore have no way of making a clear judgement about it.

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Multiple Choice

Observe how the adverb is used and decide what kind of adverb it is.

1. The broken cart was heavy; nevertheless, he continued pushing it to the market.

2. The test was difficult; nevertheless, she obtained a good grade in it.

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Multiple Choice

Observe how the adverb is used and decide what kind of adverb it is.

1. Furious with Ben, he was nonetheless concerned about him.

2. Her vision was impaired; nonetheless, she caught sight of red eyes glowing in the dark.

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• Nevertheless

• Nonetheless​

Contrast

• Consequently

• Therefore​

Result

Adverbs as connectors

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Structure for using therefore and consequently

• reason - therefore - result

• reason - consequently - result

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Structure for using nonetheless and nevertheless

• expectation - nonetheless - contrast

• expectation - nevertheless - contrast​

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Open Ended

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It was a small donation. The donation was gratefully received. (nonetheless)

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Their car was bigger. It was more comfortable. (and therefore)

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She failed her examinations. She did not get into the school she wanted. (and consequently)

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She was very tired. She kept on working. (nevertheless)

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Ruby could not come to the party. She was ill. (and therefore)

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It was disappointing. We lost the match. (nevertheless)

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There were no wars. It was a peaceful time in history. (and consequently)

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Mr Tan is tight-fisted with his money. Mr Tan is a wealthy man. (nonetheless)

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Ben and Jason get along very well despite being rivals. (nevertheless)

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Even though most snakes are harmless, they can bite if provoked. (nonetheless)

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The teacher was so angry that she punished John. (and therefore)

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I did not have time to complete my homework since I spent most of my June holidays playing. (and consequently)

Adverbs as connectors

Most common that you've come across​

• Reason: because, as, since, so that ...

• Contrast: although, despite, but, nevertheless, nonetheless

• ​Result: so, so ... that, such that, therefore, consequently

• Time: before, after, since​

• Se​quence: next, finally, first/last

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Homework

Learning Sheets B pg 8, 10 , 11

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