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Contrast, opposition, restriction - English lesson

 In order to express these three concepts introducing nuances in sentences, some «tool-words» of different natures are used.

           I) CONJUNCTIONS: link two clauses and are thus followed by : subject + verb. 

                    - ALTHOUGH/ EVEN THOUGH=  express concession

                    - WHEREAS/ WHILE=  express contrast.           

       - His salary isn't very high although he works long and difficult hours. 
     - Her sister came by train whereas her brother drove from home.

       II) ADVERBS: also introduce a restriction in a new clause: they're often followed by a comma. 

                   * YET,

                  *  HOWEVER, STILL, NEVERTHELESS,/ NONETHELESS,

       * NOTWITHSTANDING,                                                                                  

     - He said he had understood, however, he repeated the same mistake several times. 

     III) PREPOSITIONS:   often introduce a noun group (determiner + noun)                                                                   

              - UNLIKE/ CONTRARY TO,  IN SPITE OF + noun / DESPITE + noun. 

    - Sandra is a doctor, unlike her twin sister who's an executive. 

              IV) ADVERBS or RELATIVE PRONOUNS: WHATEVER , HOWEVER both introduce clauses too. 

       - Whatever you say, he's so stubborn that he won't obey you.

   - However repeatedly you'll ask, she won't give you what you want. 

 In these two examples, HOWEVER and WHATEVER may be remplaced by NO MATTER ...

- No matter how repeatedly you'll ask, she won't give you what you want. (more formal)

Well well ! Now, you must be ready for the test! Good luck!  

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