The creatures on this planet appear to be intelligent. However/Nevertheless, they have not tried to make contact with us. The area to the North is a desert. However/Nevertheless, the area to the South has thick forests. Several of our crew have had a strange illness, but nevertheless/however we intend to continue with our exploration. The planet has two suns. One of them is like our own sun. Nevertheless /However, the other is blue in colour. The planet is beautiful, but however / nevertheless there is something frightening about it. I have ordered Mercury brigade to explore to the South. However/Nevertheless, Mars brigade will stay to guard the spaceship. I was bitten by a giant ant this morning. However/Nevertheless, I shall continue (Here Captain Crocks report ends.)
Exercise 6. ON THE OTHER HAND vs. BY CONTRAST. Choose a relevant linker so that the sentence sounds logical.
Example:School nowadays do not encourage memorisation.
a) On the other hand, pupils do more projects and investigative work.
b) By contrast, pupils in former times had to learn many things by heart.
1. Lang (1973) reported good results using the drug Trisulphin.
a), he also listed a number of unpleasant side-effects.
b), a newer drug, Enzolfalm, appeared to have little effect.
2. Tennis players often behave badly without losing points.
a), football players are immediately sent off the field.
b), they are sometimes fined for bad behaviour.
3. The original Salko GL was not an advanced car technically.
a), the new model is a remarkable technical achievement.
b), it was inexpensive, comfortable and easy to maintain.
4. In old age people may lose some of their mental agility.
a), they often gain a greater understanding of life.
b), young people are often very quick in absorbing information.
5. Teleworking is comfortable and convenient.
a), one may miss the chance to discuss things with colleagues.
b), travelling every day to an office is tiring and expensive.
Exercise 7. IN SPITE OF & DESPITE. Use the ideas below and a relevant linker to make up meaningful sentences.
Example: He was never satisfied / he was one of the richest men in the world
à He was never satisfied, despite being one of the richest men in the world.
1. We arrived on time / the heavy traffic on the motorway.
2. Our team lost two early goals / our team won comfortably in the end.
3. Our present economic difficulties / the company should recover next year.
4. The police chief fought against the Mafia / he received death threats.
5. Joe did not become wealthy / he worked hard all his life.
6. Relatively few buildings were damaged / the severity of the earthquake.
7. Jill is back at work / she has just had a baby.
8. She became president of the company / widespread prejudice against women.
Exercise 8. ON THE CONTRARY & CONVERSELY. Choose a relevant connector to link the sentences below.
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Example: Conversely
Over 90 per cent of the top group of students passed the exam. / Only 10 per cent of the lowest group achieved the required standard.
1. I dont blame the author for punching the reviewer on the nose. I think he was completely justified in doing so.
2. I have never heard John say anything bad about you. He has always spoken well of you.
3. The proportion of people renting houses has declined over the years. The percentage of people buying their own houses has increased.
4. If a triangle has two equal sides, it must have two equal angles. If there are two equal angles, it must have equal sides.
5. Our firm has no objections to employing older people. Applications from people over fifty will be welcomed.
6. Some people can eat more than others and still not gain weight. Some people can eat less than others and still gain weight.
Exercise 9. ALTHOUGH vs. IN SPITE OF (DESPITE).
