Flashcards on Essential Academic Writing Guide
Essential Academic Writing Guide for Students
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English Grammar
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Card 1
Question: List three linking phrases used to introduce examples.
Answer: For example; For instance; e.g. (exempli gratia)
Card 2
Question: Which phrases can introduce contrast or concession? Give four.
Answer: However; Nevertheless; On the other hand; In spite of (also: Despite, Although, Whereas, On the contrary)
Card 3
Question: Give four connectors used to introduce cause or result.
Answer: Therefore; Thus; As a result; Consequently (also: Hence, So, Because, Since)
Card 4
Question: Name three prepositional phrases that signal cause due to something.
Answer: Because of; Due to; Owing to (also: As a result of, On account of)
Card 5
Question: Which phrases introduce purpose? Provide three forms.
Answer: In order to; So as to; So that
Card 6
Question: Give four connectors that introduce condition.
Answer: If (if-clauses); Unless; In case; Provided (that) (also: So long as, On condition that)
Card 7
Question: List three time connectors that indicate simultaneity.
Answer: Meanwhile; Simultaneously; At the same time
Card 8
Question: Give four time connectors that indicate sequence (before/after).
Answer: After; Then; Next; Later (also: Afterwards, Subsequently, Following)
Card 9
Question: Which connectors signal immediacy of sequence?
Answer: As soon as; Once; When; Upon (phrases in content: As soon as, Once, When)
Card 10
Question: Name four phrases used to emphasise attitude or certainty.
Answer: In fact; Really; Certainly; Obviously (also: Indeed, Of course, Surely, Definitely)