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18. SUMMARY The city is a famous music centre. Furthermore , it is well known for its annual dance festival. I like all kind of fruit; for example , melons, oranges and pineapples. Please bring some drinks as well as snacks. Addition and example Moreover/Furthermore/In addition For example/For instance, such as, like As well (as), in addition to, also She studied hard. Therefore , she passed the exam. As a result of her high marks, she was accepted to university. Result and consequences Therefore, consequently As a resut (of) Whenever I go shopping, I buy sweets. First of all , I’ll buy a car. In conclusion , it is important to teach young people about the dangers of alcohol. Time and sequence When, while, whenever First of all/firstly, secondly... We’ll work tonight in order to finish it on time. Purpose In order to, so that /in order that, so as to We arrived late because the bus broke down. The concert was cancelled owing to poor ticket sales. Reason, cause and effect Because,since, as Because of, due to, owing to Paris has some great museums of art. Similarly , London has some wonderful museums. This book is not as interesting as that one. Comparison Like, (just) as + adjective + as, more/less + adjective + than, be the same as, similarly, both, likewise Although he is old, he is very active. He is old, whereas Paul is young. In spite of his old age, he is very active. The shopping centre is small; however , I usually find everything I need there. On the one hand , the book is amusing. On the other hand , it’s rather long. In contrast to other horror films, this one was quite amusing. Contrast or opposing ideas although/even though/though, whereas, while Despite, in spite of But, yet, however, nevertheless On the one hand.... On the other (hand) In contrast to/contrary to, unlike Examples Connectors