CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST

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Sentence connectors add variety and sophistication to your writing. To achieve the effect of unbroken continuity of thought, certain conjunctions and discourse markers are found useful. Words like hence, therefore, however, nevertheless, but, or, in spite of and then are some of the words which, if rightly used, will connect sentences up and make your paragraphs a well-knit, organic whole.
But
Pero
However
Sin embargo
Nevertheless
No obstante
Although
Aunque
Eventhough
Aunque
Though
Aunque
In spite of
A pesar de (contrastar)
Despite
A pesar de
Despite the fact that

A pesar del hecho de (contrast)

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Common conjunctions used to emphasize contrast are: on the other hand, while, whereas, however, nevertheless, still, yet and in spite of.

On the other hand; while; whereas
These expressions are used to balance two contrasting ideas that do not contradict each other.
  • I like to live in the city, while / whereas my wife prefers the country.
  • Electronic gadgets make life easier. On the other hand, they encourage people to be physically inactive.
However, nevertheless, still, yet, in spite of this
These sentence connectors are used to emphasize the fact that the second point contradicts with the first.
  • Some of us want a new system. However, not everybody agrees.
  • He is rich. Still, he leads a miserable life.
  • There was little chance of success; nevertheless they decided to perform the surgery.
  • James is very ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse.
  • The flight was an hour late. In spite of this, I managed to get to the conference in time.
  • We went out in spite of the rain.
Though
It is used to show that two ideas are opposing one another.
  • Though it is not exactly accurate information, it is said that there are 3 workers under the dent.
  • Though the meal was spicy, it was really delicious.
  • Though he loves his teacher very much, he did not get used to his friends.

Nevertheles
It is used to say something which contrasts with what has just been said.
  • The place was so beautiful; nevertheless, we did not want to spend our holiday in here.
  • They lost the game; nevertheless, they continued to play.
  • It is a very crowded city. Nevertheless, thousands of migrants come to the city each year.
But
It is used to add statement which is different from what you have said before.
  • I know the answer to the problem, but I do not know why it is.
  • He is a very handsome but he is very rude person.
  • They heard us but they did not understand what we said.

Although
It is used for introducing a new statement that makes main statement surprising.
  • Although no body is at home, some sounds are coming from the house.
  • Although she loves her job, she decided to quit her job.
  • Although he works hard, he is not successful in the course.

Despite / In spite of
It is used to show something which happen without being affected by something else.
  • I can manage to stay cheerful despite everything.
  • In spite of warnings, he did not take any precautions.
  • That man is very stingy, despite having a lot of money.
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