Expressing Opposition, Restriction, and Examples
This page focuses on link words used to express opposition, restriction, and provide examples in English.
For expressing opposition, the document lists:
- "Contrary to," "As against," "On the contrary"
- "On the one hand... on the other hand"
- "Conversely," "In contrast to"
- "Or else," "Otherwise"
Connectors for expressing restriction include:
- "Even though/Even if," "Although/Though"
- "No matter what," "Whatever"
- "However," "Yet/Still"
- "Nevertheless," "Nonetheless"
- "Despite," "In spite of"
Definition: Restriction connectors are used to introduce a contrasting idea or limitation to the main statement.
For giving examples, the page suggests:
- "For instance," "For example"
- "Such as," "Like"
- "Namely," "Above all"
Example: "Many European countries, such as France, Italy, and Spain, are popular tourist destinations."
Highlight: Understanding and using these linking words correctly can help improve your English writing skills and make your arguments more persuasive.