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They are used to join words, phrases or sentences.

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  • Examples

    My mum and my aunt prepared everything for the party.

    I have been studying for the test and my sister too.

    Karen speaks English as well as I do.

    Peter plays the guitar, also Tommy.

They are used to join ideas, being related such that each excludes the other.

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    I can choose between the theater or the cinema.

    She must study for the exam, otherwise, she will fail it.

    They can either use a pen or a pencil.

    Neither Sam nor Susan is at home.

They are used to join two ideas, one of them being condition of the other.

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    If it rains, the team won't play.

    If it is cold then she will wear a coat.

    Emily will call 911 in case of emergency.

They are used to indicate that something happens despite something else.

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    Although I'm not feeling well, I will go to the party.

    I will visit Jesse even if I am tired.

    Despite everything, my dad came yesterday.

    In spite of the fact that I have worked hard, I didn't get the job.

    It is the best option, regardless of time and place.

They indicate that an idea is the conclusion of another one.

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    It is not my problem. Therefore, make whatever you want.

    They fought tirelessly. Thus, they won the war.

    The movie had finished, so they came home.

    She can't speak Japanese, hence her mistakes.

    She had a breakdown and consequently was sent to the hospital.

They are used to indicate that an idea is the continuity of other.

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    The thieves left the house. Then, the police arrived.

    She is an excellent wife, moreover she cooks really well.

    He wrote several books. Furthermore, he was a scientist.

    I don't like the car. Besides, it is too expensive for me.

    In addition to being a great person, Lily was an excellent teacher.

    Tom won an Oscar, also a Golden Globe.

They are used to connect two opposite ideas.

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    He was not a good student but he was a good person.

    You didn't pass. However, we will give you another chance.

    He broke my heart but I still love him.

    They haven't finished the essay yet.

    It is a beautiful place. On the other hand, the food is terrible.

    Instead of seeing a doctor, she took an aspirin.

    They are not at home; on the contrary, they went out with some friends.

They indicate a cause and effect relation between phrases or ideas.

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    Because I am in love with Jenny, I will marry her.

    I left smoking for my children.

    I feel uncomfortable because of my body.

    She was fired as a result of her poor performance.

    The plane is delayed due to the bad weather.

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"MOREOVER" and "BESIDES" are examples of Continuative Connectors.

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I will help you _ _ _ _ _ I don 't feel well.

or

Keep trying

thus

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even if

Good!

The plane is delayed _ _ _ _ _ a terrible storm.

due to

You did it!

and

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however

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Jason bought bread and meat _ _ _ _ _.

because

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if

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too

Great!

She hasn't finished homework _ _ _ _ _.

besides

Keep trying

yet

Cool!

meanwhile

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"AND" is considered a Conditional Connector.

True

Wrong answer

False

You did it!

The Adversative Connectors are used to connect two opposite ideas.

True

That´s it!

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She is running _ _ _ _ __ she is late for her class.

because

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however

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also

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She hadn't studied. _ _ _ _ _, she passed the exam.

And

Keep trying

However

Well done!

Too

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Tom can play the guitar, _ _ _ _ _ Emily.

also

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or

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neither

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_ _ _ _ _ it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.

So

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Thus

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If

Great!

He hasn't finished, _ _ _ _ _ he can't go now.

If

Keep trying

regardless of

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so

Cool!

_ _ _ _ _ taking an umbrella, she ran in the rain.

Instead of

You did it!

Because

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But

Keep trying

You are my sister _ _ _ _ _ my best friend.

too

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and

That´s it!

even if

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Call me _ _ _ _ _ you need help.

in case

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even

Keep trying

or

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