| meaning | + clause (subject + verb) | + noun / -ing |
|---|---|---|
| contrast | although / even though it was raining | despite / in spite of the rain, despite being tired |
| reason | because / as / since it was late | because of / due to the traffic |
| purpose | so that she can understand | to / in order to learn, for + noun (for a coffee) |
| time | when, while, as soon as, until, before, after I left | during the night, before / after leaving |
Between two sentences (with a full stop or semicolon, often followed by a comma): However, … (but) — Therefore / That's why … (so) — Moreover / In addition, … (and also) — On the other hand, … — Otherwise, …
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