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English Exam Preparation Guide | ||
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Linking Words and Phrases | ||
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1. Contrast | ||
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Although / ˈɔːlðoʊ / (“хотя”), Though / ðoʊ / (“хотя”), Even Though / ˈiːvən ðoʊ / (“несмотря на”) | ||
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Usage: At the beginning or middle of a sentence. | ||
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"Even though" is stronger than "although". | ||
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Examples: | ||
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Although/Though/Even though we often quarrel, we have always been a close family. | ||
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We have always been a close family although/though/even though we often quarrel. | ||
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In spite of / ɪn ˈspaɪt əv / (“несмотря на”), Despite / dɪˈspaɪt / (“несмотря”) | ||
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Usage: Followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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Despite being tired, he finished the project. | ||
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In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our picnic. | ||
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However / haʊˈevər / (“однако”) | ||
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Usage: Connects two contrasting ideas; use a semicolon (;) before and a comma (,) after when in the middle of a compound sentence. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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The movie got good reviews; however, I didn't like it. | ||
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However, some people are beginning to doubt this. | ||
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Nevertheless / ˌnevərðəˈlɛs / (“тем не менее”), Nonetheless / ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs / (“тем не менее”) | ||
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Usage: At the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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Max doesn't have enough work experience. Nevertheless, we're going to offer him the position. | ||
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There was a terrible downpour. Nonetheless, Adam went for an evening run. | ||
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Yet / jet / (“но”) | ||
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Usage: More formal than "but". | ||
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Example: | ||
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Jack talks a lot about his achievements, yet I can never find any proof of his words. | ||
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2. Purpose | ||
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To / tuː / (“чтобы”), In Order To / ɪn ˈɔːdər tuː / (“чтобы”), So As To / soʊ æz tuː / (“чтобы”) | ||
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Followed by the bare infinitive. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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She studies hard to pass her exams. | ||
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They left early in order to catch the train. | ||
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So That / soʊ ðæt / (“чтобы”) | ||
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Usage: Followed by "can/could/will/would". | ||
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Example: | ||
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He speaks slowly so that everyone can understand. | ||
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In Case / ɪn keɪs / (“в случае если”) | ||
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Usage: In conditional sentences. | ||
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Example: | ||
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Take an umbrella in case it rains. | ||
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3. Cause and Reason | ||
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Because / bɪˈkɔːz / (“потому что”), As / æz / (“потому что”), Since / sɪns / (“так как”) | ||
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Usage: To introduce a reason. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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She stayed home because she was sick. | ||
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As it was late, we decided to leave. | ||
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Because of / bɪˈkɔːz əv / (“из-за”), Due To / djuː tuː / (“благодаря”) | ||
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Followed by a noun or gerund. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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The match was canceled due to the rain. | ||
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She failed because of her lack of preparation. | ||
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Due/Owing to the Fact That / djuː/ˈəʊɪŋ tə ðə ˈfækt ðæt / (“вследствие того, что”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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We couldn't attend due to the fact that the roads were closed. | ||
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4. Result | ||
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So / soʊ / (“итак”) | ||
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Usage: To introduce a result or decision. | ||
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Examples: | ||
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He was tired, so he went to bed early. | ||
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Therefore / ˈðɛərˌfɔːr / (“поэтому”), Consequently / ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli / (“вследствие”) | ||
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Usage: More formal than "so". | ||
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Examples: | ||
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She worked hard; therefore, she succeeded. | ||
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The company lost an important client. Consequently, profits decreased. | ||
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As a Result / ˈæz ə rɪˈzʌlt / (“в результате”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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We left late and got stuck in traffic. As a result, we missed our flight. | ||
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5. Addition | ||
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Moreover / məʊˈroʊvər / (“кроме того”), Furthermore / ˈfɜːðərˌmɔːr / (“кроме того”), Additionally / əˈdɪʃnəli / (“кроме того”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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The book is well-written; moreover, it’s informative. | ||
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Furthermore, the project will save costs. | ||
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Not Only... But Also / nɒt ˈoʊnli... bʌt ˈɔːlsoʊ / (“не только... но и”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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She is not only talented but also hardworking. | ||
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6. Examples and Clarifications | ||
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For Instance / fɔːr ˈɪnstəns / (“например”), To Demonstrate / tuː ˈdɛmənstreɪt / (“для примера”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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To illustrate this point, consider the following scenario. | ||
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Namely / ˈneɪmli / (“а именно”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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Three countries were mentioned, namely, France, Germany, and Spain. | ||
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7. Ordering Ideas | ||
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Firstly / ˈfɜːrstli / (“по-первыму”), Secondly / ˈsekəndli / (“по-второму”), Finally / ˈfaɪnəli / (“наконец”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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Firstly, we need to gather data. Secondly, we analyze it. Finally, we make conclusions. | ||
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8. Time Sequence | ||
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Beforehand / bɪˈfɔːrhænd / (“заранее”), Subsequently / ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li / (“вследствии”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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They finished the project beforehand. | ||
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Subsequently, they presented their results. | ||
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9. Alternatives to "If" | ||
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Provided /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ (“при условии, что”), As Long As /æz ˈlɒŋ æz/ (“если только”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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You can borrow my car provided you return it by 6 PM. | ||
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As long as you stay quiet, you can stay in the room. | ||
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Assuming That /əˈsjuːmɪŋ ðæt/ (“предполагая, что”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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Assuming that the weather is good, we’ll go for a hike. | ||
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Suppose /səˈpəʊz/ or Supposing /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (“допустим”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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Suppose we miss the train, what should we do? | ||
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Supposing it rains, we’ll have to cancel the picnic. | ||
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On Condition That /ɒn kənˈdɪʃən ðæt/ (“при условии, что”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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You can use this room on condition that you leave it clean. | ||
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Only If /ˈəʊnli ɪf/ (“только если”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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We will succeed only if we work together. | ||
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Even If /ˈiːvn ɪf/ (“даже если”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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Even if it rains, we’ll go hiking. | ||
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Whether or Not /ˈwɛðər ɔːr nɒt/ (“независимо от того, будет ли”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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We’ll go for a walk whether or not it’s sunny. | ||
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In Case That /ɪn keɪs ðæt/ (“в случае, если”) | ||
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Example: | ||
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In case that you need help, call me immediately. | ||
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10. Trouble Spots | ||
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Avoid using beforehand at the beginning of a sentence. | ||
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Correct: | ||
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Most of the code was written beforehand. | ||
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Use let alone only after a negative statement to emphasize improbability. | ||
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Example: | ||
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I can’t imagine finishing this project on time, let alone exceeding expectations. | ||
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11. Introductory Words | ||
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Frankly /ˈfræŋkli/ (“честно говоря”), Interestingly /ˈɪntrəstɪŋli/ (“интересно, что”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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Frankly, I don’t believe his story. | ||
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Interestingly, no one noticed the mistake. | ||
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On the Other Hand /ˌɒn ði ˈʌðə hænd/ (“с другой стороны”), In Fact /ɪn fækt/ (“на самом деле”) | ||
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Examples: | ||
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On the other hand, this option could save us money. | ||
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In fact, the project was completed ahead of schedule. | ||
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12. Reason and Result Examples | ||
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Because | ||
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Mike likes horror films because they give him an adrenaline rush. | ||
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Because of + noun/gerund | ||
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The roads were closed because of the abnormally heavy snowfall. | ||
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So | ||
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I felt ill, so I didn't go to work. | ||
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As | ||
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It's too early to announce the survey results, as we haven't collected all the information yet. | ||
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Since | ||
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Since I felt ill, I didn't go to work. | ||
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As a result | ||
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We set off later than planned and got stuck in traffic. As a result, we missed our flight. | ||
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Due/Owing to the fact that | ||
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I'm afraid we can't visit the mountains today, due/owing to the fact that the roads are closed. | ||
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Therefore | ||
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I'm afraid the company doesn't have resources to maintain the IT department. Therefore, we will outsource all IT projects to freelance platforms from now on. | ||
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Consequently | ||
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Ann didn't handle the negotiations well. Consequently, the company lost an important contract. | ||
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