Unit 1: Writing A for and against essay IES Argentona – English Seminar

Connectors that can be used: Connectors of addition. Connectors of contrast. Connectors to express personal opinions. Connector to conclude the essay.

Connectors of addition: Also In addition, Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, As well as

Connector of contrast But However, Nevertheless, Yet Still Whereas Even though Although Even if Despite In spite of

Connectors to express personal opinions: In my opinion… I believe that… I think / feel … It seems to me… As I see it …

Connectors to conclude an essay To conclude In conclusion To sum up In short

Exercise: Complete the sentences with the following connectors: as well as, whereas, despite, nevertheless, although, moreover. 1. Many young people love skateboarding …………………..the constant danger of falling. 2. The job includes answering the phone ………………..running errands. 3. The daily news is available on the Internet. ……………………., people still buy newspapers. 4. They took his driving licence away. ………………….., he had to pay $ 700 fine. 5. I enjoyed the museum, …………………… I’m usually not a big fan. 6. Summers in Morroco can be terribly hot. …………………..they are quite pleasant in northern Europe.

1. Many young people love skateboarding …despite……the constant danger of falling. 2. The job includes answering the phone …as well as….running errands. 3. The daily news is available on the Internet. Neverthelss…, people still buy newspapers. 4. They took his driving licence away. …Moreover, he had to pay $ 700 fine. 5. I enjoyed the museum, …although… I’m usually not a big fan. 6. Summers in Morroco can be terribly hot…whereas…they are quite pleasant in northern Europe.