English has many ways in which you can connect two sentences or even two paragraphs to either emphasize a point you are trying to make or simply make things clearer to understand. Lets take a look at some of them.
Showing contrast:
- However:
- I am going to just relax all holiday. However, my wife will continue to work.
- Nonetheless/ nevertheless:
- The economy is getting worse. Nevertheless, People keep shopping and spending.
- On the other hand:
- Japanese trains are very punctual and clean. On the other hand, they are usually very crowded.
- On the contrary:
- I don't hate umeboshi. On the contrary, I really like them.
Showing similarity:
- Likewise:
- Walking alone through the streets in some areas is not recommended. Likewise, jogging alone at night can be dangerous.
- Correspondingly:
- The Price of train tickets are going to become more expensive. Correspondingly, bus companies will also raise their prices.
Showing result:
- Therefore:
- My uncle won the lottery last year. Therefore, the whole extended family is going to Hawaii this summer.
- Thus:
- My company went bankrupt. Thus, I have to seek other employment.
- My uncle won the lottery last year. Therefore, the whole extended family is going to Hawaii this summer.
- As a consequence:
- My brother was diagnosed with diabetes last week. As a consequence he can't eat a lot of sweets nor drink a lot of alcohol anymore.