Sreedhar’s CCE

SYNTHESIS/CONNECTORS
Introduction:
Synthesize: to create
Synthesis: it means create new sentences.
How do we create a new sentence?
DIEMNSTUONS:2
1. Using link words/ conjunctions
2. Using phrases.
1. Using link words/ conjunctions:
MODELS: 2
1. Using conjunctions or link words or connectors.
Understand the context it could be positive, negative, comparison, contrast, reason
purpose etc.
2.based on the context and the function of the link word you have to select the
appropriate word.
2. Using phrases.
MODELS: 3
(1) Understand the context.
(2) choose the phrase based on the context.
(3) the phrase has to create a new sentence that is grammatically correct and
meaningful.
(4) you have to be fast.
Concepts: Contrast, Addition, Reason, Exemplification, Succession, Comparison,
Order, Result, Purpose, Conclusion.
Contrast:
In spite of / Despite- link two contrasting idea. Followed by a noun phrase.
Although / (Even) though - link two contrasting idea. Followed by a sentence.
However / Nevertheless / still / yet / Even so / on the contrary / In contrast-
introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
introduced by a comma.
Example:
But/ yet: followed by a noun phrase or sentence.
• The article is short but/ yet captivating.
In spite of/ Despite : it is placed at the beginning of the sentence or in the
middle of the sentence.
Example:
• She arrived in time despite / in spite of getting up late.
Although/though/ even though/ in spite of the fact that: followed by a complete
sentence. They can be placed at the beginning or middle of the sentence. If it
placed at beginnig of the we need to use a comma after the clause.
Example:
• Although/though/ even though/ in spite of the fact that the students had not
studied well, they are passed their exams.
However, nevertheless, even so, on the one hand, on the other hand, on the
contrary:
Example:
• He was not well however/nevertheless/even so. He went to school.
On the one hand / on the other hand: links two contrasting ideas/ paragraphs.

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In contrast to / contrast to: links two contrasting ideas. Followed by a noun
phrase.
Whereas: links two contrasting ideas not separated by commas.
Example:
• This serial is very interesting, while/whereas that one is quite boring.
Addition:
Moreover/ Furthermore/ In addition/ Besides/ what’s more used after a strong
phrase and separated from the sentence. They introduced by a comma.
As well as/ In addition to/ besides Used to add one more piece of information.
Followed by a noun phrase.
For example, for instant, such as: citrus fruits are good source of vitamin C’
Moreover, Furthermore, Besides, in addition to: In addition to pop music, she
likes rock music’
Apart from: Apart from German, he speaks French.
Reason and cause:
Because / As / Since / Seeing that: introduce a sentence. Subordinate sentences
introduced by because always appear in final position.
Example:
• Because / As / Since / Seeing that it’s late, we decided to go home.
Because of / On account of / Owing to / Due to: introduce a phrase noun
Example:
• Because of / On account of / Owing to / Due to the bad weather, they stayed at
home’
Exemplification:
For example / For instance: introduces an example referring to previously stated
ideas.
Such as: introduces an example referring to the last ideas.
Succession:
-First of all / Firstly / To begin with / First …
- Second / Secondly / Then …
-Third / Thirdly / After that …
-The next stage …
-Finally / In short / to sum up / in conclusion / lastly / last but not least …
Consequence / Result:
Consequently / As a consequence / As a result / Therefore
As a consequence / As a result: followed by a noun phrase.
So introduces a sentence. No commas.
As a result:
Example:
• As a result of her brave action, she was awarded a medal.
• Therefore, As a result, Consequently, for this reason:
Example:
• Consequently / for this reason, it always passes its annual road test.
Order:
First paragraph, At first sight, First, First of all, In the first place, To start with,
Second paragraph, In the second place, Second, Secondly, Third, Thirdly etc.
Purpose:
In order to / So as to introduce an infinitive of purpose.
In order that / So that Introduce a sentence.
Conclusion:
Finally, In conclusion, Lastly, And eventually, etc.

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Practice set: 1
1. The initial police report had claimed that the due were involved in fake currency
circulation.
The issue remains unconfirmed by the Pakistan foreign office.
1) Since 2) Though 3) Despite 4) Besides 5) None
2. Moving into Indian-held territory some places.
China has undertaken build up troops and deployer fighter bombers rocket forces,
air defenceradars and jammers, among others, on its side.
1) In addition to 2) However 3) Nevertheless 4) for. 5) None
3. Banks with 33% of staff would be allowed to operate on June 29 and 30 alone.
ATM’s and related banking services and transport would function as usual.
1) Because 2) Beside 3) But 4) Besides 5) None
4. All the norms related to distancing went for a toss in kallakuruchi district.
Around 1500 people getting into the Manimuktha dam to participate in the annual
fishing festival on Sunday.
1) Because 2) With 3) However 4) Since 5) None
5. She didn’t want to get into the argument at any cost.
She took the magazine on the table and started reading with great attention.
1) Instead 2) In contrast 3) On the other hand
4) However 5) None of the above
6. I. The university of the best research infrastructure in the country.
II. The scholar are not able to publish outstanding research papers.
1) Owing to 2) Hence 3) Because of D. HoweverE. None of the above.
7. I. Gold prices have gone up this year.
II. House prices seem to be standing.
1) Owing to 2) In contrast 3) Because of 4) Since 5) None
8. This restaurant is quite popular for its exquisite dishes.
II. Those who work for them are very
1) For 2) Since 3) Because of 4) However 5) None
9. I. Tennis player was in so much pain he didn’t want to get up in the morning.
II. He went to tennis practice as usual
1) Hence 2) In contrast 3) Nevertheless 4) Because 5) None
10. I. _____________ his hardship,
II.He teamed up with sujathakandan, another person with disability, to form an
association to help fellow persons with disabilities in the tenements.
1) Hence 2) In contrast 3) In spite of 4) Because 5) None