ConjunctionConjunction

** And, But, Or

• Sue ____ Mary know each for a long time.

• Peter plugged in the computer ____ turned it on.

• I wanted to buy that watch, ____ I don’t have money.

• The shoes are old ____ comfortable.

• He usually spends his evenings watching TV ____ listening to music.

• Be quick, _____ you’ll miss the train.

(otherwise, or else)

** So, For, Yet, Nor

1.I was sick so I didn’t go to the party.

2. I bought the ticket so (that) I could go to the concert.

3. The baby girl is so cute. (adv, very)

4. Mary had dark circles under her eyes, for she had not slept well all week.

5. I baked a cake for Thomas. (prop)

6. Justin didn’t know anyone here, yet he still had a good time. (=but, nevertheless)

7. He hasn’t showed up yet. (adv)

8. He cannot be here, nor can Janet.9. You didn’t finish the homework, nor did Joe.10. That book is neither interesting nor accurate.

** either..or, both… and, as well, not…but, neither…or, not only..but (also)I am going to Taipei either today or tomorrow.

I am going to Taipei neither today nor tomorrow.

She does everything both quickly and accurately.

She does everything quickly and accurately as well.

John is neither handsome nor smart.

Neither is John handsome nor smart.

Adv + conj.

** accordingly, as a result,

consequently, hence, thus 因此 , 所以• Tim stayed up all night studying, As a result, he

didn’t wake up and misses the exam.

2. This is a gold necklace, hence it is expensive.

3. He was too sick to stay. Accordingly, we sent him home.

**by contrast, compared with/to, in comparison with, on the contrary, in comparison with “ 對比”

1. Compared with her English, I am afraid mine is poor.

2. You're quite free now, I think. On the contrary, I have tons of things to do!

**however, nonetheless, yet, still, on the contrary, nevertheless, 然而

1.She was angry; nevertheless, she listened to me.

2. He was very uncomfortable; however, he still insisted to the last minute.

** Additionally, also, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, on top of that, what is more “ 而且”

1. He is inefficient, and furthermore he is innocent of any sense of responsibility.

2. I didn’t want to go the Japan because it was too expensive. Besides, my girlfriend was staying in Taipei.

3. You can learn more about our products and services on our Web site. Additionally, you are welcome to call our toll-free number and talk to our representative.

**In other words, namely, put another way, that is, that is to say. “ 換句話說”

1. Frank is a polyglot; that is to say, he can speak many different languages.

2. Only one person can answer the question namely you.

3. Tell him that I am not interested in concert; in other words, I won’t go there.

**VII. All in all, and so forth, and so on, in brief, in conclusion, in short, in sum, in summary, to conclude, to sum up “ 總結”

1. The food was great, the music was fabulous, and the host was funny. All in all, I’d say it was a success party.

2. Our opponents had more experience and better training. In short, we were outclassed.

** in the same way, likewise, similarly

** otherwise

** on the other hand

** actually, in fact, as a matter of fact

** I mean, in other words, namely, put another way, that is (i.e.), that is to say

After she married Charles, she had everything a girl could wish for; namely, jewelry.

I don’t like him; ______, I didn’t invite him.

I don’t like him. ______, I hate him.

Leaving On A Jet Plane

by Peter Paul & Mary

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn.The taxi's waiting, he's blowing his horn,Already I'm so lonesome I could cry.

[Chorus]So kiss me and smile for me,Tell me that you'll wait for me,Hold me like you'll never let me go.'Cause I'm leaving on a jet planeDon't know when I'll be back again -Oh Babe, I hate to go.

There's so many times I've let you down,So many times I've played around,I tell you now, they don't mean a thing.Every place I go, I'll think of you,Every song I sing, I'll sing for you,When I come back, I'll wear your wedding ring.

[Chorus]

Now the time has come to leave you,One more time let me kiss you,Then close your eyes, I'll be on my way.Dream about the days to come.When I won't have to leave alone,About the times I won't have to say ...

References

1. Crafting Essays

2. English Grammar Stepping Stones.

3. English Grammar in Use