This document discusses different types of coordinating and concessive connectors used to join elements within and between sentences. It identifies common connectors like "and", "or", "but", "although", and "however" and explains their functions in linking and contrasting ideas. Examples are provided to illustrate the proper uses of each connector.

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2. To join elements within a sentence or sentences within a text w
prepositions, adverbs and adverbial expressions called “conne

3. • and / both ..... and .....
Join two or more elements of a sentence. And is also used at th
I play the piano and I sing in the choir.
My mother can both speak and write in Arabic.
In my room, there is a bed, a wardrobe, a desk and a c

4. • or / either ..... or .....
Propose an alternative.
You can have a sandwich or a cake.
Either you do it now or you will never do it.
• neither ..... nor .....
Excludes both elements.
Neither Susan nor Simon can go.

5. • but
But contradicts two sentences or two elements of a sentence.
I like her hat but it doesn’t go well with her dress.
I had no choice but to accept their offer.
• on the other hand ....
Balances two different ideas. It can be preceded by on the other
I would like to get a degree, but on the other hand, I do
studying for so many years.

6. • however / though (informal use)
However and though are adverbs. However can be placed eith
end of a sentence. Though is placed at the end of the sentence
He looks like a tough guy. He is quite shy, though.
The film was good. A bit too long, however.
His story is true. However, I wouldn’t trust him.

7. • although / though
Although and though introduce a clause that nakes the stateme
seem surprising or unexpected.
Although / Though he’s a very young writer, he’s already
won an important award.
• even though
Even though refers to a real fact, as opposed to even if that is u
I went to the beach even though it was raining.
We’ll go to the beach, even if it’s raining.

8. • despite / in spite of ( + noun or verb in –ing form
by a possessive adjective)
I am going to buy that house in spite of its price.
I couldn’t eat any of that food despite (my) being very hu
also: ..... Even though I was very hungry.
• however (+ adjective or adverb)
However hard you may try, the boss will never be satisfi

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