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Which option best expresses a contrary viewpoint in this context: 'He was not happy about the situation. ________, he was quite upset.'
Which option best expresses a contrary viewpoint in this context: 'He was not happy about the situation. ________, he was quite upset.'
- Moreover
- On the contrary (correct)
- Thus
- Conversely
Which word effectively indicates a contradiction in the statement: 'She studied diligently for the exam, ________ she didn't pass.'
Which word effectively indicates a contradiction in the statement: 'She studied diligently for the exam, ________ she didn't pass.'
- However
- Therefore
- Yet (correct)
- Additionally
What is the best connector for showing simultaneous events in the sentence: '________ he was resting, his colleagues were working on the project.'
What is the best connector for showing simultaneous events in the sentence: '________ he was resting, his colleagues were working on the project.'
- Similarly
- While (correct)
- Consequently
- For instance
Identify the word that correctly fills the blank to convey an unexpected situation: 'She loved the weather. ________ , it was too hot for her to enjoy the picnic.'
Identify the word that correctly fills the blank to convey an unexpected situation: 'She loved the weather. ________ , it was too hot for her to enjoy the picnic.'
Select the word that would best describe simultaneous actions in this sentence: '________ I prefer coffee, my friend enjoys tea.'
Select the word that would best describe simultaneous actions in this sentence: '________ I prefer coffee, my friend enjoys tea.'
What word best fits the sentence: She was exhausted from work.________, she managed to finish her project on time.
What word best fits the sentence: She was exhausted from work.________, she managed to finish her project on time.
Which conjunction appropriately completes the sentence: ________ it was raining heavily, the football match went ahead as scheduled.
Which conjunction appropriately completes the sentence: ________ it was raining heavily, the football match went ahead as scheduled.
Select the best option to fill in the blank: The plan seemed unfeasible at first.________, after some modifications, it turned out to be successful.
Select the best option to fill in the blank: The plan seemed unfeasible at first.________, after some modifications, it turned out to be successful.
What is the most suitable word for this sentence: He didn't attend the party.________, he chose to stay home and read a book.
What is the most suitable word for this sentence: He didn't attend the party.________, he chose to stay home and read a book.
Which word completes the sentence effectively: He enjoys playing basketball, ________ she prefers swimming in the pool.
Which word completes the sentence effectively: He enjoys playing basketball, ________ she prefers swimming in the pool.
Identify the correct word to fill in the blank: The restaurant's food was delicious.________, the service was quite poor.
Identify the correct word to fill in the blank: The restaurant's food was delicious.________, the service was quite poor.
What best fits the blank: ________ he was feeling sick, he decided to go to work anyway.
What best fits the blank: ________ he was feeling sick, he decided to go to work anyway.
What word completes the sentence: She wanted to travel abroad, ________ she didn't have enough money saved.
What word completes the sentence: She wanted to travel abroad, ________ she didn't have enough money saved.
Identify the most appropriate conjunction: He was late to the meeting.________, everyone else had already finished their presentation.
Identify the most appropriate conjunction: He was late to the meeting.________, everyone else had already finished their presentation.
Choose the correct word: The movie was expected to be a hit;________, it ended up being a flop.
Choose the correct word: The movie was expected to be a hit;________, it ended up being a flop.
Flashcards
However
However
Used to show a contrast or unexpected result.
Although
Although
Used to introduce a contrasting idea or fact.
Nevertheless
Nevertheless
Despite something, something else happened.
Instead
Instead
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Whereas
Whereas
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Conversely
Conversely
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Even though
Even though
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But
But
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Despite
Despite
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Conjunctive adverbs
Conjunctive adverbs
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While
While
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On the contrary
On the contrary
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While (as in time)
While (as in time)
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contrary
contrary
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Contrast
Contrast
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Study Notes
Transition Words and Phrases - Contrasting and Connecting Ideas
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However: Indicates a contrast or shift in ideas. (e.g., She was exhausted from work. However, she managed to finish her project on time.)
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Although: Introduces a contrasting clause. (e.g., Although it was raining heavily, the football match went ahead as scheduled.)
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Nevertheless: Despite something negative, something else happened. (e.g., The plan seemed unfeasible at first. Nevertheless, after some modifications, it turned out to be successful.)
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Instead: Indicates an alternative or contrary action. (e.g., He didn't attend the party. Instead, he chose to stay home and read a book.)
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Whereas: Highlights a contrast between two things or situations. (e.g., He enjoys playing basketball, whereas she prefers swimming in the pool.)
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Conversely: Shows a direct opposite relationship. (e.g., The restaurant's food was delicious. Conversely, the service was quite poor.)
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Even though: Used to introduce a contrast. (e.g., Even though he was feeling sick, he decided to go to work anyway.)
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But: A simple and common way to show a contrast. (e.g., She wanted to travel abroad, but she didn't have enough money saved.)
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While: Indicates a contrast or simultaneous occurrence. (e.g., While he was resting, his colleagues were working on the project.)
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Nonetheless: Despite something, something else still happened. (e.g., The task was very challenging. Nonetheless, she managed to complete it successfully.)
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Yet: Shows a contrast or unexpected result. (e.g., She studied diligently for the exam, yet she didn't pass.)
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On the contrary: Indicates a complete opposite. (e.g., He was not happy about the situation. On the contrary, he was quite upset.)
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