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COMMON CONJUNCTIONS

though, as well, although, also, however, on the other hand.

Though, although, however and on the other hand are very similar to ‘but.’ We use them in different
ways.

Although: at the beginning/ middle of a sentence e.g.

“Although I am looking for a new flat, I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

Though: at the middle/end of a sentence e.g.

“I am looking for a new flat, though I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

However: between two sentences e.g.

“I am looking for a new flat. However, I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

On the other hand

“I am looking for a new flat. On the other hand, I am still happy with my flat at the moment”.

As well and also give extra information. They are used in different ways.

As well: normally at the end of a sentence e.g.

“I like Madonna and I like Michael Jackson as well.”

Also: is used before a verb and after the verb be:

“I also like Michael Jackson.”


“I am also a fan of Michael Jackson.”

Choose one of the conjunctions to put in the correct place:

though, as well, although, also, however, on the other hand.

1) ____________ we were late, we didn’t miss the beginning of the film.


2) It is very busy at the weekend. _____________ , it is quiet during the week.
3) My father has two houses. He ________ owns a farm.
4) My father has two houses. He owns a farm _______________ .
5) Charlotte loves strawberries; she doesn’t like strawberry yoghurt __________.
6) Some people like to talk on MSN. ____________________, some people hate MSN and like
to talk on facebook.
COMMON CONJUNCTIONS

though, as well, although, also, however, on the other hand.

Though, although, however and on the other hand are very similar to ‘but.’ We use them in different
ways.

Although: at the beginning/ middle of a sentence e.g.

“Although I am looking for a new flat, I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

Though: at the middle/end of a sentence e.g.

“I am looking for a new flat, though I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

However: between two sentences e.g.

“I am looking for a new flat. However, I am still happy with my flat at the moment ”

On the other hand

“I am looking for a new flat. On the other hand, I am still happy with my flat at the moment”.

As well and also give extra information. They are used in different ways.

As well: normally at the end of a sentence e.g.

“I like Madonna and I like Michael Jackson as well.”

Also: is used before a verb and after the verb be:

“I also like Michael Jackson.”


“I am also a fan of Michael Jackson.”

Choose one of the conjunctions to put in the correct place:

though, as well, although, also, however, on the other hand.

1) ____________ we were late, we didn’t miss the beginning of the film.


2) It is very busy at the weekend. _____________ , it is quiet during the week.
3) My father has two houses. He ________ owns a farm.
4) My father has two houses. He owns a farm _______________ .
5) Charlotte loves strawberries; she doesn’t like strawberry yoghurt __________.
6) Some people like to talk on MSN. ____________________, some people hate MSN and like to
talk on facebook.

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