1-Contrasting or opposing ideas
a)But and yet have the same meaning.(pero, aunque)
The book is shirt but interesting.
b)After in spite of or despite we use a noun, a pronoun (this, that, what , etc or -ing.(a pesar de)
Despite what I said last night , I still love you.
In spite of the rain , we enjoy our holiday.
c)Although , though, even though, in spite of the fact are followed by a subject and a verb. We use a comma to separate the two ideas we want to compare.(aunque, incluso, a pesar, de hecho)
Although it rained a lot we enjoyed our holiday.
d)After however , neverthless , on the other hand , on the one hand and on the contrary we use a comma and then a complete sentence.(sin embargo, por otro lado)
She was quite ill . However , she went to school.
On the one hand, the beach is fun. On the other hand I don't like the sand.
e)While and whereas have the same meaning (mientras que...)
The soap opera is quite interesting while/whereas that one is quite boring.

2-Showing reason, cause
a)Because , as since and seeing that are followed by a complete sentence.(porque,como, puesto que)
Because, as, since and seing that it's late , we should all go home.
b)Because of, due to are followed by a noun or a pronoun .(a causa de, debido a..)
Because of the weather, we stayed at home.

3-Showing purpose
a)In order to and to are followed by the verb root.(para, con el fin,,)
She uses the video in order to record her favourite shows.
For the negative we can use in order not to . She is studying in order not to fail.(con el fin que no...)
b)In order that and so that are followed by a sentence with a modal verb.(con tal que...)
She uses her video in order that/so that she can have a recording of her favourite shows.

4-Giving examples and adding information
a)For example, for instance , such as. (por ejemplo, tales como..)
Vegetables are a good source of vitamins ;for example/for instance, pepper has vitamine C.
Singers such as Michael Jackson and Madonna are popular throughtout the world.
b)Moreover, besides, in addition(to), as well as.(además, igual que...)
I'm too busy to take a holiday. Moreover/in addition /besides , I don't have the money.
In addition/besides classical music, she likes jazz.
She likes music as well as jazz.
c)Apart from and except (for)ess an exception to the general idea given in the sentence
Apart from English, she speaks three other languages .(excepto, aparte de...)
He eats nothing except(for) bread and fish.

5-Showing sequence and result
When there is a series of events we use the following expressions
First of all/to begin with /First /Firstly , we should talk to the manager
second /secondly then we must take a detailed plan
The next stage is to view
Finally /in short/to sum up/in conclusion/lastly/last but not least, we need to have good ideas before we present our plan to the whole company.

Therefore, as a result, consequently, for this reason, show a connection between an action and its result. They are followed by a whole sentence.(por lo tanto,como resultado, consecuentemente, por esta razón...)
Tina keeps her car in good condition. Therefore/as a result/consequently/for this reason ,it always passes its annual road test.
As a result of has the same meaning , but it is followed by a noun
As a result of his brave action, he was awarded a military medal.

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