TIPS FOR WRITING

Connectors of Addition and Contrast

Read the pairs of sentences below. Which pair expresses similar ideas? Wich pair expresses contrasting ideas? Use the chart to help you.

1. Their team has got the best players. Moreover, their coach is fantastic.

2. Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game.

CONNECTORS OF ADDITION: in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, also, and

CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the one hand / on the other hand, in spite of / despite, although /even though, but

1. Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks.

2. The service at this restaurant is excellent. .........., the food is delicious.

3. I've never been to Argentina, .........having relatives there.

4. Jordi is a careful driver. .........., he’s had several accidents.

5. Cristina loves playing sport, ........ she’s not very good at it.

6. Anna is talented at music.......... art.