College Composition / Unit 16 CMP 0379 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Contrast and Concession
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The idea
Contrast transitions, such as but, however, nevertheless, on the other hand and conversely, signal a change of direction.
In practice
"The plan is popular; nevertheless, it is expensive" turns the sentence from support to a problem.
Where people slip
A contrast word between two agreeing ideas confuses readers, because it promises a turn that never comes.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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