Understanding Contrast Linkers and Basic Connectors

This section provides a detailed exploration of contrast and basic connecting words essential for academic writing. The content focuses on Understanding contrast linkers for better academic essays and their proper usage.

Definition: Linkers and connectors are words or phrases that join ideas and create coherent text flow.

Example: "Although it was raining heavily, they continued their journey" demonstrates the use of a contrast linker.

Highlight: Contrast connectors can be placed at different positions in sentences, affecting their structure and punctuation.

Vocabulary: 'In spite of/Despite' requires a noun phrase, while 'Although/Though' must be followed by a complete sentence.

The section thoroughly explains various types of connectors including reason, cause, purpose, and consequence markers, providing clear guidelines for their usage in academic writing.