Friday, December 23
To finish our review on linking words (conjunctions), this Friday we will organize the most important linking words of contrast into three main categories:
Grammar tips | ||
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To finish our review on linking words (conjunctions), this Friday we will organize the most important linking words of contrast into three main categories: | ||
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Linking word + subject + verb | ||
“Even though the United States is still the economic and military superpower, it can no longer dictate the agenda of international organizations as it did in the past.” | ||
Other linking words: Although, Though, While, and Whereas. | ||
Linking word + noun/pronoun/gerund | ||
“Despite being a dictatorship, Saudi Arabia has close ties with most of Western democracies because of its oil reserves.” | ||
Other linking words: In spite of, Regardless of, and Notwithstanding. | ||
* We prefer to use the preposition/conjunction notwithstanding in an inverted sentence: | ||
“Being a dictatorship notwithstanding, Saudi Arabia has close ties with most of Western democracies because of its oil reserves.” | ||
Linking word separated out by itself | ||
“Brazil has one of the greatest economies in the world. However, inequality persists as a hindrance for social development.” | ||
Other linking words: Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Though, Regardless, By contrast, and Even so (this final term can only be used at the beginning of a sentence). |
