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F. Material Description

Activity 3. Read and learn the following explanation.

In a dialogue or monologue, sometime we use expression that contain cojunction. For
comparing things, people, or phenomenon, you should explore the construction of the
conjunction. There are several things that should you pay attention more about the structure, the
use and the rule of using it. The following are the explanation.

Contrastive Conjunction

Connectors are used to connect large groups of words, phrases and sentences. It also can use to
link paragraphs to give them coherence. Common contrastive conjunction are : on the other
hand, while, whereas, however, nevertheless, still, yet, in spite of, even if, in contrast, by
comparison, on the contrary, in any case, unless.

a. On the other habd, while, whereas
These expression are used to balance two contrasting ideas that do not contradict each
other.
b. However, nevertheless, still, yet, in spite of this
These sentence connectors are used to emphasize the fact that the second point
contradicts with the first and it also express contrast or conflict.
c. Even if
Sentence with even if are close in meaning to whether or not. Even if gives the idea that a
particular condition doesn’t matter. The result will not change.

Study and compare the use of if and even if in the sentences below:
1) If Roni studies hard, he will pass the exam.
2) Even if Roni studies hard, he won’t pass the exam.

In sentence (1) if clause are followed by expected result.

Condition : Roni studies
Expected result : He passes the exam

In sentence (2) if clause are followed by unexpected result.

Condition : Roni studies
Unexpected result : He doesn’t pass the exam

The following are the list example that’s used contrastive conjunction:

• I like to live in the city, while / whereas my wife prefers the country.
• Electronic gadgets make life easier. On the other hand, they encourage people to be
physically inactive.
• Thhis restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staffs are quite rude.
• He says that he is a socialist. However, he owns three houses and four luxury cars.
• House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating
• There was little chance of success. Nevertheless, we didn’t give up.
• He is rich. Still, he leads a miserable life.

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