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15.1 Contrast: However, Nevertheless, On the Other Hand
1. Transition words connect ideas between or within The professor knew his subject well, but
sentences. They are commonly used in formal his lectures were hard to understand.
writing and speaking. Transition words of contrast
The professor knew his subject well. However,
are similar in meaning to but.
his lectures were hard to understand.
2. Transition words often come at the beginning of
a sentence. Some can also occur within or at the
end of a sentence.
a. When a transition occurs at the beginning, put a. It can be cold in April in New York.
a comma after it. However, it doesn’t snow very often.
b. When it occurs within the sentence, put a b. It can be cold in April in New York. It
comma before and after it. does not, however, snow very often.
c. When it occurs at the end, put a comma c. It can be cold in April in New York. It
before it and a period after it. doesn't snow very often, however.
3.Use however and nevertheless to introduce The exam was difficult. However, everyone in
information that is surprising or that contrasts with the class got a good grade.
didn’t get into graduate school.
what has just been said. Jan got very good grades. Nevertheless, she
4.Use on the ofher hand to introduce the second of The job is not interesting. On the other hand.
two ways of looking at something. it pays well.
4 Read each statement. Then choose the statement that logically follows it.
1. In my city, it’s hard to see the stars because there are too many lights.
On the other hand, the lights from the buildings and bridges are beautiful.
b. On the other hand, it’s hard to see the stars from my apartment.
2. I never liked studying science in high school.
a. However, in college I developed an interest in astronomy.
b. However, I studied history in college.
3. At first, I thought astronomy would be boring.
a. Nevertheless, I decided to sign up for a course in it.
b. Nevertheless, I didn’t sign up for a course in it.
4. When I began to study astronomy, finding individual stars was hard.
a. On the other hand, I couldn’t find one.
b. On the other hand, finding them was very rewarding.
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