Category: CONJUNCTIONS

In spite of vs. Despite

“In spite of” and “despite” are very similar in meaning and usage, and both are used to show contrast or opposition to what is expected. Basic Meaning Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two …

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Parts of Speech

Here are 9 parts of speech in English with definitions and examples. NOUN A noun is a word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are the basic building blocks of sentences and are essential for communication in any language. Examples of nouns include “dog,” “car,” “teacher,” “city,” and “happiness.” Nouns can …

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CONJUNCTION JUNCTION – What’s your function?

Conjunctions are used to link separate ideas within the same sentence. We use different conjunctions depending on how the ideas relate to each other. Here are a few common ones with their meanings and examples. EMPHASIZINGAs a matter of factIn factIndeed REFORMULATINGThat is to sayIn other wordsTo put it differently SUMMARIZINGIn shortTo sum upIn a …

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