18 Aug SAT, Transition words
However :
}Is used to present a contrast }To present a contradicting statement }”The movie got good reviews; however, it was very long.” }“I’m going to buy a car; however, I’ll have to use all of my savings.” }”I’m not excited about going; however, I’ll go to support you.“ } “I have a lot of homework tonight; however, I made a promise to go with her.”
Moreover :
}Is used to add more information, }The car looked good; moreover, the price was right. }Mark is handsome; moreover, he is rich. }Smoking is a bad habit; moreover, it is a very expensive.
Nonetheless :
}Is used to… indicate “In spite of that” } }Eyes blurred by tears, she nonetheless caught the flash of silver eyes.Nonetheless, it appears arrogant to have made up your mind before you’ve read all the evidence
Nevertheless:
Means, In spite of that, However }I’m not really interested in history, but the lecture was quite interesting nevertheless. } I know it was an accident, but the window is broken nevertheless, and you’re going to have to pay for it. }It cost a fortune to renovate our house; nevertheless, it was worth it.
In Addition:
}Is used to add more Information } }The course is structured in a way to improve students’ communicative skills, in addition to their academic skills. }I had to pay ten dollars for the cassette in addition. } There was an earthquake and, in addition, there was a tsunami.
Although:
}Means in spite of the fact that }You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected. }Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV. }Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.
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