Sentence Connectors
A
word or phrase that introduces a clause or sentence and serves as a transition
between it and a previous clause or sentence, as for example also in I'm buying eggs and also I'm looking for a dessert for
tonight. It may be preceded by a coordinating conjunction
such as and in the above example.
Serial
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Usage of Sentence Connectors
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As
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As I was sick, I could not attend the class.
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2
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For this reason,
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Tuhin
didn’t study properly before the S.S.C examination. For this reason, he cut a sorry figure in the examination.
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3
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In addition
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My
professor is an extremely fascinating person. In addition,
he tells some of the most interesting stories I have ever heard.
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4
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Consequently
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5
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Undoubtedly
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Mr.
Kabir is our English teacher and I attended one of his classes. Undoubtedly, he is a great
scholar.
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6
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Unless
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He
will not try unless he is forced to.
Unless you study hard, you cannot do better in the
examination.
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7
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Besides
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Research
in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Although it takes
time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education. Besides, research can bring
out the potentials of the students.
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8
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On the other hand
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* On the one hand, the city offers a lot of entertainment. On
the other hand, it’s very noisy. (Show two contrasting ideas.)
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9
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And
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I
took my breakfast and
started for my college.
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10
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When
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When
you phoned me, I was offering my prayer.
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11
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But
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If
a student does not learn his or her lessons, an examination is tough for him
or her. But an exam is easy
for them if they take proper preparation.
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12
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As well as
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I
studied Mathematics, Economics as
well as English literature.
Monica as well as Veronica was present
there.
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13
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That
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Alexander
believed that like
Achilles, he too had gods as his ancestors and that he, too, had a divine
right to conquer and rule the world.
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14
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So that
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The
miser thought it necessary to take some steps so that no one might get information of his riches and
steal it.
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15
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Which
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It
is education which is the backbone
of a nation.
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16
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Because
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We
can't go to Julia's party because
we're going away that weekend.
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17
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After
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After much thought he bought a lump of gold with all his
money and buried it at a secret place.
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18
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So
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My
aunt is ill so I will visit her tomorrow.
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19
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Though / Although
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Research
in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Though / Although it takes time, it contributes to the development
of overall quality of education.
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20
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However / Anyway
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21
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Otherwise
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You
must not hurry the work, otherwise
it may be spoiled.
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22
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Similarly / Likewise / In the same way
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Similarly: People cannot survive under water. Similarly,
a fish will die if it is taken out of water.
Likewise: If you work hard, you will probably pass the
test. Likewise, if you waste time, you will probably fail.
In the same way: Speaking a foreign language fluently requires oral
practice. In the same way, playing the piano cannot be learned
without regular practice.
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23
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Too
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I
sent them to all of my friends and to you too.
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24
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Certainly
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Sara:
Would you help me to learn English?
Kabir:
Certainly, why not?
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25
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Thus
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Thus: We are in the middle of a severe draught. Thus, the city government has asked us to
conserve water whenever possible.
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26
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As a result
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Whereas
the developed countries depend on researched methods, we still lag behind. As a result, our quality of
education is not improving.
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27
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If
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If a student does not learn his or her lessons, an
examination is tough for him or her.
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28
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In fact
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Oregon has a very rainy climate. In
fact, it rains there 65% of the time.
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29
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Whose
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I
don’t know whose car it is.
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30
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For example
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* Allergies to certain insect bites can be fatal. For
example, a bee sting can cause shock in some people.
* Some sports often involve injury to the players. Skiing without proper skills, for instance, often leads to
broken legs.
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Such as
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Fruits, such as lemons and oranges,
provide us with vitamin C.
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Actually
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Jennifer
has never liked swimming. Actually,
she's terrified of water and won't go near it.
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33
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Indeed
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Indeed,
he is an honest man.
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34
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Yet
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The
book is short yet
interesting.
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35
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Hence
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36
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Therefore
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37
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In the end
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In the end of the drama, the hero was killed by the poison.
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38
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After all
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You
can’t leave you mother uncared. After
all, she is your own mother.
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39
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Let alone
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He
can’t even afford for his square meals late alone his friends.
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40
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Instead
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41
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Rather
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Families
in cities and villages use a number of poly bags everyday. They don’t
preserve these rather they
throw those bags away.
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42
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Even
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The
work is very hard and so you can’t do it. Even strong brother can’t do it because you need special
quality to do it.
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43
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Even though
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Even
though he has a degree, he's an
idiot.
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44
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How
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I
don’t know how to deal with
the novel as it’s hard to understand.
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45
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Who
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Mr.
Wahid was my English teacher who
died in 2010 in his residence.
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46
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Now
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Now he is fully prepared for the test.
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47
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While
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He
was rowing the boat while I slept.
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48
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Not only … but also
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Not
only is she stupid but also stubborn.
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49
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So … that
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My
younger bother was so
brilliant that he could
solve any problem.
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50
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Than (Comparative Degree)
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Bangla
is sweeter than most other
languages in the world.
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51
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In order that
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* He studied hard in order that he would
succeed in the test. (Followed by a sentence.)
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52
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Moreover
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The
library on 5th Avenue
in New York City
is one of the best places to do research. Moreover, it has hundreds of the most
respected magazines and journals in the world.
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Both … and
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My
sister is both smart and intelligent.
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Either … or
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55
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Neither … nor
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56
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Afterwards
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When you order this item let me know afterwards
so I know when we should expect it.
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57
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For
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I
scolded him then for he had done a serious wrong.
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58
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Whether … or
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59
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Nevertheless
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1.
Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. Nevertheless,
you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.
2.
The music was loud nevertheless it was enjoyable.
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So/as … as (Positive Degree)
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Very
few teachers are as
proficient as Humayun
Kabir.
No
other girl is so beautiful
as she is.
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No sooner had … than
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No sooner had the students seen their teacher than they stood up.
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62
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Scarcely had … when
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Scarcely had the students seen their teacher when they stood up.
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Hardly had … when
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Hardly had the students seen their teacher when they stood up.
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Or
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1.
Sit on the bench or on the
grass.
2.
Are you tired or shall we
go out for a walk?
3.
We can learn to talk English or
we can depend on sign language.
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Suddenly
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Once
I was walking alone through the Sundarbans. Suddenly, I saw a crocodile floating in the river.
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66
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Next
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First,
I will meet your father. Then, I will take some tea. Next, I shall teach you English.
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67
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In order that
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I
bought all the books in order that
you may study
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68
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First
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Time
management skills are essential for study success. In fact, there are several useful strategies that can be
used to improve your time management skills. Firstly, have clear goals in mind. Secondly, plan your time by using a yearly and weekly planner.
Careful planning will enable you to keep on top of your work and avoid
stress. Finally, reward
yourself when the job is done.
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Secondly
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Thirdly
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71
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Finally
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Even if
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This
horse will take you to the village even if he is
tired.
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73
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As if / As though
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He
pretended as if / as though he knew everything.
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74
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Whereas
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Research
in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Although it takes
time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education.
Besides, research can bring out the potentials of the students. Whereas the developed
countries depend on researched methods, we still lag behind. As a result, our
quality of education is not improving.
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Somehow
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76
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Meanwhile/in the mean time
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Carl's
starting college in September. Meanwhile,
he's travelling around Europe.
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77
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Especially
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I
have a question about tenses. Specifically, when should I
use the past perfect?
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78
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Apart from
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Apart from English, she speaks French.
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Perhaps or Probably
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Perhaps he is a criminal.
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Usually
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Usually, he does not tell a lie.
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81
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In case
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Please
don’t let your husband go out during a strike in the country. In case, he is attacked with a
petrol bomb.
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83
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In this regard
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In this regard, I don’t know anything.
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85
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On the contrary
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86
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What / Whatever
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People
usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act what or whatever they like.
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87
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Lest
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The
miser was in constant fear lest
thieves should steal his money.
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88
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Afterwards
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Wash
the potatoes first. Afterwards, you can boil them.
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89
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Since
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All
the students have been miserable since Mr. Humayn Kabir, an
accomplished teacher of English, left the school.
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90
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On condition that
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The
teacher excused him on condition
that he would not repeat the mistake.
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91
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Provided that
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You can take leave provided
that you work overtime later
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92
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As soon as
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Mr. Ford plans to pay off
his loan as soon as he gets
his bonus.
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B. A. Honours and M. A. in
English
Lecturer of English
Queen’s College, Dhaka
E-mail: suman64924@gmail.com
Sir please write something about linguistics & phonetics
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