Follow the argument: contrast and cause signals
Speakers in Parts 3 and 4 build arguments with small words: however, whereas, although, because of, as a result. Learn what each one tells you is coming.
9 min
Module 24 · Lesson 5 of 5
In this lesson
- Recognise contrast signals (however, whereas, although) and what follows them.
- Recognise cause and result signals (because of, due to, as a result, so), in either order.
- Use the signals to choose the right answer in a lecture or a discussion.
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