写作(Sentence Connectors.ppt

Sentence Connectors  -Showing Comparison  Lecture 5 Once you have mastered the basics of correct usage in written English, you will want to express yourself in increasingly complex ways. One of the best ways to improve your writing style is to use sentence connectors. Sentence connectors are used to express relationships between ideas and to combine sentences. The use of these connectors will add sophistication to your writing style. Sentence Connectors -- Showing Addition - Showing Opposition but High level positions are stressful at times, but professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. although, despite the fact that Despite the fact that high level positions are stressful at times, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. however, nevertheless High level positions are stressful at times; nevertheless, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. despite, in spite of In spite of the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. --Showing cause /effect for (cause), so (effect) Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient, for their positions are at times rather stressful. because, since Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. therefore, as a result, consequently High level positions are at times rather stressful; therefore, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. because of, due to, as a result of Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. --Showing Comparison: and...too High level positions are stressful, and can be harmful to your health too. just as Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your health. similarly, in comparison High level positions are stressful at times; similarly, they can be harmful to your health. like, similar to Similar to other important professi