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however, but, yet, so, therefore
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hongduyen
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however, but, yet, so, therefore
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Hi!
I�m having difficulty explaining the differences between however and but/yet to my students. Could anyone help me, please? These are some examples:
1. The food didn�t look appetizing, but/however many people started eating.
2. The normal pulse for an adult is between 60 and 80 beats per minute, but/ however excitement will make a pulse much faster.
3. They have lived next door to us for years, yet/however we hardly ever see them.
4. He�s been studying really hard, so/ therefore he can pass the exams.
5. He worked very hard, so/ therefore he could earn much money.
6. The boy has chosen to do an MBA programme in Australia. So/ Therefore I think you should let him go. |
14 Jan 2009
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goodnesses
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Hi, hongduyen
In the whole there no difference in meaning between :
1- however, but and yet,. They are all used to expression concession. The difference here is in punctuation.
The food didn�t look appetizing, but many people started eating.
The food didn�t look appetizing. However, many people started eating.
The food didn�t look appetizing. Yet, many people started eating.
2- so and therefore. They both express consequence (or reason implicitely) The difference here is in punctuation too.
He worked very hard so he could earn much money.
He worked very hard. Therefore, he could earn much money.
Hope it would help.
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14 Jan 2009
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alien boy
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I would also add that with so there is also an element of intent. He wanted to earn a lot of money. With therefore the consequence was not necessarily intended.
Back with more about but, however & yet later on!
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15 Jan 2009
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