Linking words and phrases
Tóm tắt
Learners select connectors for addition, contrast, reasons, and results while respecting their grammatical patterns.
Hiểu bài
The grammar table groups connectors by purpose. Addition uses Besides, Moreover, and In addition to + noun or gerund. Contrast uses However, Although, In spite of/Despite + noun or gerund, and By contrast. Reasons use Because, Because of + noun or gerund, and As/Since. Results use As a result, As a consequence, and Therefore. Learners connect ideas about social issues, choosing a grammatical pattern that matches both the intended relationship and the form following the connector.