Connecting
phrases
Neither...nor
Because
Though
/
even
though
/
althoug
h
As
a
result
Not
only...but
also
Is used to express a
person's purpose or
intention.
Is used to emphasize
that a second point is
also true.
Are used to show that a
negative statement is
true about two things.
Is used to say why a
person does
something or why
something happens.
Is used for marking a
contrast between two
actions, facts, events,
etc.
Is used to describe the
consequence(s) of an
action or event.
In
order
Though
some R&D scientists may
work alone, most work in project
teams.
We use a cross-functional system
because
it works better.
His proposal was
neither
original
nor
practical.
In
order
to get your ideas
across, you need to
communicate effectively
Their way of working was
not
only
old-
fashioned
but
also
very inefficient.
Michael has resigned.
As
a
result
, we're
without a project leader at the moment.
