Linking words to help you contrast things in English Image source: FreeDigitalPhotos.net But / HoweverBut is more informal than however. You can use however at the beginning of a sentence, but you can’t use but at the beginning of a sentence (in written English).
Although / Even thoughThese linking words are the same, and they are both followed by a subject + verb.
Despite / In spite ofThese linking words are the same, and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form of the verb, which can function as a noun).
Despite the fact that / in spite of the fact thatThese phrases are followed by a subject + verb.
While / Whereas / UnlikeThese linking words are used to make contrasts. While and whereas are usually used between two complete phrases. Unlike is typically used with only a subject.
Linking Words Quiz: Contrasting IdeasChoose the best linking word for each sentence. Good luck!
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