🟦 1. Contrast – shows differences between ideas
🔹 However
Meaning: Introduces something that contrasts with the previous sentence.
Example:
She loves spicy food. However, her husband can't eat it at all.
🔹 On the other hand
Meaning: Presents the opposite viewpoint or option.
Example:
Online learning is flexible. On the other hand, it lacks face-to-face interaction.
🔹 Although / Even though
Meaning: Shows a contrast between two ideas in one sentence.
Example:
Although it was raining, they went hiking.
🟩 2. Addition – adds more information
🔹 In addition
Meaning: Adds something to what was previously stated.
Example:
The hotel has a nice view. In addition, the staff are very friendly.
🔹 Moreover
Meaning: Adds emphasis to the added point.
Example:
The book is well-written. Moreover, it's based on true events.
🔹 Also
Meaning: Adds similar or related information.
Example:
I bought apples. I also got some bananas.
🟨 3. Time / Sequence – shows order or time relationship
🔹 Meanwhile
Meaning: Something happening at the same time.
Example:
I was cleaning the room. Meanwhile, my sister was baking a cake.
🔹 Then
Meaning: Next in a sequence.
Example:
First, wash your hands. Then, put on gloves.
🔹 After that
Meaning: Shows what happens later.
Example:
We ate lunch. After that, we went to the museum.
🟥 4. Cause and Effect – shows reason or result
🔹 Therefore
Meaning: Shows a result.
Example:
He didn’t wear sunscreen. Therefore, he got sunburned.
🔹 As a result
Meaning: Explains the effect of something.
Example:
The team didn’t practice. As a result, they lost the game.
🔹 Because of this
Meaning: Introduces a consequence.
Example:
The road was icy. Because of this, the bus was late.