Conjunctions – Therefore, But, Despite, Unlike;
| THEREFORE | BUT |
| Therefore is a conjunctive adverbs. You can use it as a transition word in sentences. | But is used to join two ideas that are opposites. |
| •Mary studied hard for the chemistry exam. Therefore, she got an A+. •I’m sleepy. Therefore, I’m going to bed. | •I am very hungry, but the fridge is empty. •I love dogs, but I hate cats. |
| DESPITE | UNLIKE |
| Despite is used to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact. | Unlike means different from, not similar to. |
| • Despite all her faults, everybody likes him. •Our vacation was a lot of fun, despite the hot weather. | •Jack is completely unlike his father. •For this house was different, unlike any I’d seen. |
