Connectors

Although, despite, however for contrast

Introduction

Expressing contrast is essential for balanced, sophisticated writing. You'll learn the difference between subordinating conjunctions (although), prepositions (despite), and linking adverbs (however).

Each type has different grammar: "although" needs a full clause, "despite" needs a noun or -ing, and "however" connects separate sentences.

These connectors are indispensable for academic writing and formal communication.

Themes

All Grammar (Basic) in This Chapter (20)

• although / despite / in spite of Expressing contrast and unexpected outcomes
• however / nevertheless / nonetheless Formal connectors showing contrast between sentences
• therefore / consequently / as a result Showing cause and effect relationships
• moreover / furthermore / in addition Adding information to strengthen a point
• while / whereas Contrasting two things or ideas
• so that / in order to Expressing purpose
• as / since / because Different ways to give reasons
• on the one hand / on the other hand Presenting two contrasting viewpoints
• not only...but also Adding emphasis to additional information
• therefore / thus / consequently Showing logical results (formal)
• while / whereas Contrasting two different facts
• in order to / so as to Expressing purpose (more formal than 'to')
• so that Expressing purpose with a clause
• such...that / so...that Expressing result or consequence
• moreover / furthermore / in addition Adding more important information
• on the other hand / on the one hand Presenting contrasting points
• to + verb vs for + noun/-ing Expressing purpose with different structures
• by the time Before or when something happens
• until / till Up to a certain time
• while vs whereas Contrast conjunctions