Section 1 - Transition Words and Phrases
- Definition: Words that emphasize contrast and opposition in writing.
- Examples:
- "However" : Example: "She enjoys reading fiction novels; however, her brother prefers non-fiction."
- "In contrast"
- "Nevertheless"
- "On the other hand"
practice
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Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate transition words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the correct option to complete the sentence.
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She enjoys reading fiction novels; ______, her brother prefers non-fiction.
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The experiment yielded unexpected results; ______, it provided valuable insights into the research.
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He is an excellent team player; ______, he tends to be reserved in social settings.
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I wanted to go hiking this weekend; ______, my friend suggested a day at the beach instead.
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The project was challenging; ______, it was also incredibly rewarding.
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Section 2 - Subordinators
- Definition: Words that introduce dependent clauses to express contrast.
- Examples:
- "While"
- "Whereas"
- "Although"
- "Even though"
- "but" : : "The team worked tirelessly, but they fell short of winning the championship."
practice
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Identify the correct subordinator to complete each sentence.
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The team worked tirelessly, ______ they fell short of winning the championship.
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______ we expected the delivery today, it has been delayed until tomorrow.
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She enjoys playing the piano, ______ her brother prefers the guitar.
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The economy grew steadily, ______ unemployment rates increased.
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We continued the hike, ______ it started raining heavily.
Section 3 - Coordinators
- Definition: Words that connect independent clauses to show opposition.
- Examples:
- "But" : "She excels in mathematics, but her twin sister struggles with the subject."
- "Yet"
- "While"
- "Although"
practice
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Use the appropriate coordinator to complete the sentences.
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She is passionate about environmental conservation, ______ her sister works in the oil industry.
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He enjoys playing soccer, ______ he is not a fan of basketball.
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The movie was entertaining, ______ the ending left the audience in shock.
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She excels in mathematics, ______ her twin sister struggles with the subject.
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The new policy aims to reduce costs, ______ it may impact employee satisfaction.
Section 4 - Others
- Definition: Additional words and phrases that highlight differences.
- Examples:
- "Differ from"
- "Be unlike"
- "In opposition to"
- "In contrast with"
- "be different from" : "The new model is different from the previous version in terms of functionality."
practice
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Complete the sentences using other direct opposition signal words or phrases.
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My preferences ______ my sister's tastes when it comes to music.
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The new model is ______ the previous version in terms of functionality.
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His management style ______ that of his predecessor.
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The restaurant's ambiance is ______ that of a fast-food chain.
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The requirements for the job ______ those for the internship.
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