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. That’s 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.
