1. so "mall"
Maria needs new clothes for work, so she will go to the mall tonight to look for something.
2. or
3. but
4. and
5. also "park"
Jenna's new apartment is close to the Skytrain; also, there is a small park nearby.
5. however "bicycle"
6. therefore "tomorrow"
7. furthermore = also, and, as well
Nurses have to be very knowledgeable about hospital procedures; furthermore, they must be patient and calm when dealing with people who are sick.
8. moreover = most important
Nurses have to be very knowledgeable about hospital procedures; moreover, they must be patient and calm when dealing with people who are sick.
Nurses have to be very knowledgeable about hospital procedures; moreover, patient and calm. XXX
9. otherwise
We have to get regular exercise every day; otherwise, we will feel sluggish.
We have to get regular exercise every day; if not, we will feel sluggish.
We have to get regular exercise every day; if we don't, we will feel sluggish.
10. nevertheless
"The math course was really difficult for me; nevertheless, I managed to get though it with a decent mark." COMPOUND
"Even though the math course was really difficult for me, I still managed to get though it with a decent mark." MORE NATURAL SOUNDING, COMPLEX SENTENCE - ADVERB CLAUSE
11. fortunately
"I was driving on the snowy roads yesterday; fortunately, I didn't get into an accident."
"I cheated on the test yesterday; fortunately, the teacher didn't catch me."12. instead
instead of
I went to party instead of finishing my work. GOOD SENTENCE- NOT COMPOUND
I should have stayed home and finished my work; instead, I went to the party.
; instead,
13. on the other hand
On one hand, Vancouver is a great city to live in; on the other hand, rent is very expensive.
14. likewise
Jack plays violin; likewise, Frances plays viola.
Jack plays cello; similarly, Frances plays bass.
Jack plays violin; in the same way, Frances plays viola.
Jack is an engineer; likewise, Frances is a technician.
15. to tell the truth
We tried that new restaurant on Main Street; to tell the truth, it wasn't great.
We interviewed two new people for our company; to tell the truth, neither of them were a good fit for us.
plain-spoken, forthright
16. for example
Marie plays a lot of sports; for example, she plays baseball, tennis and basketball. COMPOUND
Marie plays a lot of sports, for example baseball, tennis and basketball. SIMPLE
17. meanwhile - at the same time
We are in class right now; meanwhile, our kids are at summer school.
I am making supper; meanwhile, my wife is watching a movie.
supper - home with family
dinner - fancier sounding
Xmas dinner
wedding banquet, feast - several courses
You were at a wedding feast; meanwhile, I had a hotdog at 7/11.
18. in the mean time - while we are waiting
Our bus leaves at 12; in the meantime, let's grab a coffee.
19. consequently
Joan was late for work three times last week; consequently, the boss had a chat with her about why.
consequence = result
The doctor told Junko that she had to stop smoking; consequently, she got some smoking cessation products.
cessation = stopping
I worked hard; consequently, I got a raise at work.
a raise = increase to your base pay
a bonus = one time amount of $
In Canada, we get paid every two weeks. In China, India and Japan, people get once a month.
In Canada, we talk about an annual salary.
In China, they talk about a monthly salary.
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