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This document provides examples and definitions of various conjunctions in English. It discusses conjunctions such as though and despite, as well as conjunctions used to indicate purpose (to, in order to, so as to), result (so that, in order that, that), contrast (however, but), cause (because, as, since), and addition (in addition to, as well as, besides). It offers sample sentences to illustrate the proper use of each conjunction.
Presentation 19
- 1. Conjunctions By : Ghada Elfauomy
- 2. Though= Although: Examples: Although he worked hard, he failed. Though he is young, he is strong. Despite = in spite of : v+ing/ noun Examples : Despite working hard, he failed. In spite of being tired, she went to school.
- 3. Examples: I studied hard to join the university. I studied hard so as to join university. I studied hard in order to join university. I studied hard so that I could join the university. To in order to so as to So that in order that that subject + can / could +
- 4. Examples: The shirt is expensive, however (or but) I will buy it. She likes playing basket, however (but) she is short.
- 5. Examples: I went to the doctor because I was ill. I went to the doctor because of being ill. Since I was ill, I went to the doctor. I was ill, so, I went to the doctor. Because as since : Owing to Because of due to through thanks to : v + ing /
- 6. Examples: I was ill. Thats why I went to the hospital. I was ill, so / therefore I went to the hospital.
- 7. Examples: Besides working late, she goes to the office on holidays. In addition to working late, she goes to the office on holidays. As well as working late, she goes to the office on holidays. In addition to as well as besides : v+ ing / noun
- 8. Examples : He studied hard. He plays football. 1- He not only studies hard, he plays football as well. 2- Not only does he study hard , he plays football as well.