At a glance
- Start
- Do you add a similar idea?Yesadditionand, also, moreover, in addition
- Do you show a contrast?Yescontrastbut, however, although, despite
- Do you give a reason?Yesreasonbecause, as, since, due to
- You give a resultresultso, therefore, as a result
Contrast
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
It was raining. However, we went for a walk.
| Word | Followed by | Example |
|---|---|---|
| although / even though | subject + verb | Although she was tired, she finished. |
| despite / in spite of | a noun or -ing | Despite being tired, she finished. |
| however / nevertheless | a new sentence + comma | She was tired. However, she finished. |
| whereas / while | two facts that are different | I like tea, whereas my wife prefers coffee. |
Adding, results and reasons
- Adding: moreover, furthermore, in addition, what's more
- Result: therefore, as a result, consequently
- Reason: because of + noun, due to + noun, since + clause
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.