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ini adalah beberapa kata sambung yang dapat anda gunakan dalam menulis
esai atau laporan atau surat yang menjadi tugas anda pada saat
mengerjakan tes IELTS area writing. Beberapa kata sambung yang anda
dibawah ini mungkin kurang familiar atau bahkan baru kali ini anda
lihat, oleh karena itu ditambahkan pula keterangan contoh penggunaannya
jika dirasa diperlukan.
ini adalah beberapa kata sambung yang dapat anda gunakan dalam menulis
esai atau laporan atau surat yang menjadi tugas anda pada saat
mengerjakan tes IELTS area writing. Beberapa kata sambung yang anda
dibawah ini mungkin kurang familiar atau bahkan baru kali ini anda
lihat, oleh karena itu ditambahkan pula keterangan contoh penggunaannya
jika dirasa diperlukan.
1. Addition (Penambahan)
in addition | In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.
and similarly | Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.
likewise | Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.
as well as | Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
besides | We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.
furthermore | Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.
also
moreover | I’ve been wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.
and then too
not only … but also | Not only this product is good for your hair, but also it may soften your skin
and similarly | Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.
likewise | Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.
as well as | Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
besides | We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.
furthermore | Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.
also
moreover | I’ve been wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.
and then too
not only … but also | Not only this product is good for your hair, but also it may soften your skin
2. Sequence (Urutan)
first(ly) initially | Initially, you would start putting a plan together.
second(ly)
to begin with | To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.
then
next
earlier/later | Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.
after this/that
following this/that
second(ly)
to begin with | To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.
then
next
earlier/later | Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.
after this/that
following this/that
3. Consequence (Akibat)
as a result | I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.
thus
so
therefore | I was younger and therefore less experienced.
consequently
it follows that
thereby | I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.
eventually
then in that case
admittedly | Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.
thus
so
therefore | I was younger and therefore less experienced.
consequently
it follows that
thereby | I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.
eventually
then in that case
admittedly | Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.
4. Contrast (Kebalikannya)
however | The book is expensive, however it is worth it.
on the other hand | She says she feels fine, but on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.
despite
in spite of | In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.
though | He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.
although
but
on the contrary | The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.otherwise
yet instead of | He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.
rather | Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.
whereas | He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.
nonetheless | While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively
on the other hand | She says she feels fine, but on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.
despite
in spite of | In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.
though | He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.
although
but
on the contrary | The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.otherwise
yet instead of | He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.
rather | Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.
whereas | He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.
nonetheless | While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively
P.S. Cara terbaik membangun ide adalah dengan menganalisa contoh-contoh esai dan membandingkan dengan perolehan IELTS Writing Band Descriptors
