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I. Summary

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.

On the other hand;while;whereas

These expression are used to balance two contrasting ideas that do not contradict each
other.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• If Roni studies hard, he will pass the exam.
Even if Roni studies hard, he won’t pass the exam.

J. Reflection

Fill for your learning journal!

1. Before I studied this chapter, I didn’t understand _________________________
2. When I was studying this chapter, my difficulties is/are _______________________

How did I overcome the difficulties? _____________________________________
3. After having studied this chapter, I think __________________________________

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