Connectors

Prepared by Adelia

Connectors

Contrasting points (compare and contrast)

Эти выражения используются, чтобы показать контраст между двумя идеями или мнениями, указывая на противоположные аспекты:

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

The task was difficult; however, he managed to finish it.

​She was tired; nevertheless, she completed the work.

​хотя

однако

с другой стороны

Studying abroad can be exciting; on the other hand, it can be quite challenging.

тем не менее

He didn’t prepare well; in spite of this, he passed the exam.

​несмотря на это

Additional points (supplement)

Эти выражения добавляют информацию, делая аргумент или идею более полной:

​The book is informative; what is more, it’s very entertaining.

She is an excellent singer; moreover, she writes her own songs.

​The service was slow; not only that, the food was cold.

не только это

к тому же

​более того

Examples (Примеры)

​Эти выражения помогают привести примеры и показать, как теория работает на практике:

​He likes outdoor activities, for example, hiking and cycling.

​например

​Some animals are highly intelligent; for instance, dolphins and primates.

​например

​I enjoy sports such as soccer and basketball.

такие как

Paraphrasing (explaining in other words)

Эти выражения помогают уточнить мысль, объясняя её другими словами:

She is an introvert; in other words, she prefers solitude.

​другими словами

I don’t like the color; what I mean is, it’s too bright.

что я имею в виду

Opinion

Эти выражения позволяют высказывать личную точку зрения:

As I see it, we should try another approach.

In my opinion, this is the best solution

​как я это вижу

по моему мнению

Reasons

Эти выражения объясняют, почему что-то произошло или почему вы так думаете:

​I can’t come; that's because I have a prior commitment.

The weather was bad; therefore, we stayed home.

Multiple Choice

The weather forecast was not good; _____, we decided to go on the trip anyway.

• therefore

• nevertheless

• for instance

• what I mean is

Multiple Choice

He couldn't come to the party _____ he had to work late.

• in spite of this

• therefore

• that's because

• on the other hand

Multiple Choice

he movie had great reviews; _____, I found it boring.

• however

• for example

• moreover

• therefore

Multiple Choice

I enjoy painting; _____, I also love sculpting.

• what I mean is

• in my opinion

• as I see it

• what is more

Multiple Choice

Some cities are known for their culture, _____ Paris and Rome.

• however

• for instance

• that's because

• therefore

Multiple Choice

The book is very informative; _____, it gives you a lot of useful details.

• not only that

• for example

• in other words

• although

Multiple Select

He enjoys city life; _____, he sometimes misses the countryside.

• on the other hand

• moreover

• although

• for instance

Multiple Choice

She studied hard; _____, she passed the exam.

• nevertheless

• moreover

• therefore

• such as

Multiple Choice

You should eat more fruits, _____ apples and oranges.

• on the other hand

• in spite of this

• therefore

• such as