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Use:
Connectives join two clauses, and show the relationship between them.
The relationship can show:
a contrast Although, but, even though, however, despite, in spite of
These words cannot be used interchangeably. They may be located in different places with in the
sentence, and they may use a different grammar.
Form:
ii Although it is sunny, temperatures are low. / Even though it is sunny, temperatures are low.
Note how Although and Even though are located in a different part of the sentence from
But. Although and Even though go before the known clause, whereas but goes before the unknown
clause. The two clauses are separated with a comma. The order of clauses can be reversed.
ii I arrived late because of the bad traffic. OR Because of the bad traffic, I arrived late.
I arrived late due to the bad traffic. OR Due to the bad traffic, I arrived late.
I arrived late as a result of the bad traffic. OR As a result of the bad traffic, I arrived late.
Note how these expressions are followed by a noun, not a verb clause.
Common Mistakes:
2. Some students write a sentence with because and only one clause.
I went to the shop. Because I needed some bread. → I went to the shop because I needed some
bread.