Question

Aser 10 parrafos con conectores and , but , then , besides

Answer 1

Los conectores discursivos en inglés

Los conectores discursivos son adverbios y conjunciones que ayudan a relacionar las diferentes ideas que constituyen un texto o una intervención oral. Se trata de relaciones temporales, de causa y efecto, de contraste y de comparación, etc. En la lección de hoy dedicaremos tiempo a estas “pequeñas” palabras que nos permiten articular nuestro discurso y transmitir nuestro mensaje con claridad.Los conectores en inglés se agrupan en diferentes categorías. En cada categoría distinguiremos entre los conectores más habituales y los de registro formal:1. Conectores que indican la secuenciación de las ideas o de los argumentos:·         Registro neutro: first, then, next, at the same time, finally, in the endFirst, watching TV every day is bad for your eyes. Second, watching TV is really a waste of time.·         Registro formal: firstly, secondly, thirdly, simultaneously, subsequently, lastlySubsequently, the disease spread to the rest of the village.2. Conectores para añadir información o argumentos a una afirmación anterior:·         Registro neutro: and, also / too, besides, what is more, as wellI don’t have a mobile phone. What is more, I totally dislike modern technology.·         Registro formal: moreover, in addition, furthermoreHe has been appointed Prime Minister. Furthermore, this popularity with the voters is at its highest.3. Conectores para expresar un contraste con una afirmación anterior:·         Registro neutro: although, though, even though, however, despite, inspite of, butI was tired. However, I went jogging.·         Registro formal: on the one hand / on the other hand, by contrast, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, yetOn the one hand, children eat lots of sweets. On the other hand, they do not do enough exercise to burn those extra calories.4. Conectores para corregir o dar otro enfoque a una afirmación anterior:·         Registro neutro: actually, in factThe weather was awful. Actually, it rained every day.·         Registro formal: as a matter of fact, in realityI didn’t pass the exam. As a matter of fact, I failed with the lowest mark in the class.5. Conectores para introducir ejemplos o especificaciones:·         Registro neutro: such as, like, this means that, namelyPaintings by Impressionist artist such as Manet and Monet can be seen in the Orsay Museum in Paris.·         Registro formal: for example, for instance, that is to say, in other wordsWe cannot continue losing money. That is to say, unless we start making profit soon, we will be out of business by the end of the year.6. Conectores para indicar el resultado o las consecuencias de algo:·         Registro neutro: so, consequently, as a resultThey have hired new teachers and consequently they can offer new classes.·         Registro formal: therefore, thus, hence, thereby, accordinglyThe evidence has disappeared. Thus, it will be impossible for the police to continue their investigation.7. Conectores para concluir:·         Registro neutro: to sum up, in short, brieflyTo sum up, we need to take urgent measures against corruption in our party.·         Registro formal: in conclusion, in summaryIn conclusion, today’s economic crisis is mostly due to financial speculation.