English Connectives • Son's Notebook

After many hours of googling, mermaid is finally run on Github Page, thanks to Jojozhuang. I may not write another note for mermaid so I put the info here.

First, we need to add mermaid: true into our post layout. Second, we need to use div tag as below.

<!--
    to use mermaid in Jekyll we need to wrap it with <div>
-->
<div class="mermaid">
    your_mermaid_chart
</div>

Note: this tutorial is for Jekyll. Currently, this site is ran on Hugo with Book theme. For this theme, we only need to add fenced code blocks:

	 ```mermaid
	 ```

connectives#

flowchart LR
    ROOT[Connectives] --> A & B & C & D & E & F & G & H
    A[to show contrast] --> 
        AA[but, in contrast, conversely, however, still,<br> nevertheless, yet, on the other hand, <br> on the contrary, or, in spite of this, actually, in fact]
    B[to extend or amplify] --> 
        BB[and, also, besides, furthermore, too, <br> moreover, then, equally important, another]
    C[to show similarity] --> 
        CC[like, in the same manner, as so, similarly, likewise, coupled with this]
    D[order or sequence] --> 
        DD[first, second, finally, next, then, <br> to begin with, after, before, as soon as, in the end, gradually]
    E[to show results] --> 
        EE[as a result, so, accordingly, consequently, <br> thus, since, therefore, for this reason, because of this]
    F[purpose] --> 
        FF[for this purpose, with this in mind, for this reason]
    G[example] --> 
        GG[for example, to illustrate, for instance,<br> to be specific, such as, especially]    
    H[to draw conclusion] --> 
        HH[in summary, to sum up, to repeat, briefly,<br> in short, finally, on the whole, <br> therefore, as I have said, in conclusion, as you can see, to reiterate, to summarise]
    click A "#contrast" _blank
    click B "#addition" _blank
    click C "#comparison" _blank
    click D "#order-or-sequence" _blank
    click E "#results" _blank
    click F "#purpose" _blank
    click G "#example" _blank
    click H "#conclude" _blank

examples#

contrast#

but: She loves to cook, but she hates doing dishes.
in contrast: The first half of the book is dark and serious, in contrast, the second half is light and funny.
conversely: Some people believe that technology is the key to a better future, conversely, others believe that technology is the source of many problems.
however: I really want to go on vacation, however, I can’t afford to take time off work right now.
still: It’s been raining all day, but I still want to go for a walk outside.
nevertheless: The movie got terrible reviews, nevertheless, I still want to see it because I like the actors.
yet: I’ve been studying for hours, yet I still feel like I haven’t learned enough.
on the other hand: Some people love to travel, on the other hand, some people prefer to stay close to home.
on the contrary: Many people believe that technology is making us more isolated. On the contrary, technology can actually help us connect with others around the world.
or: Would you like to go to the beach or go hiking in the mountains?
in spite of this: I’m not a big fan of spicy food, in spite of this, I ordered the extra spicy curry.
actually: I thought I was going to fail the test, but actually, I got an A.
in fact: I always thought that he was the older sibling, in fact, he’s younger than I am.

addition#

and: And then we went to the store to buy some groceries.
also: Also, she’s an amazing artist in addition to being a talented musician.
besides: Besides studying, I also work part-time to pay for my expenses.
furthermore: Furthermore, the new software update includes several new features that make it easier to use.
too: Too, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
moreover: Moreover, the restaurant not only has great food, but also has excellent service.
then: Then, I realized I had left my phone at home and had to go back to get it.
equally important: Equally important, we need to make sure that we stay within our budget when planning our trip.
another: Another factor to consider is the environmental impact of our choices.

comparison#

Like: Like his father, he’s a great athlete.
In the same manner: In the same manner as her sister, she’s also a talented musician.
As so: She was late for the meeting, as so, the other attendees had to wait for her.
Similarly: Similarly to her brother, she excels in math and science.

order or sequence#

First, I’m going to make a list of all the things I need to do today.
Second, I’ll prioritize the items on the list based on their importance.
Finally, I’ll start working on the tasks and check them off the list as I go.
Next, I’ll focus on completing the most urgent tasks on the list.
Then, I’ll take a break and grab some lunch before continuing with my work.
To begin with, I’d like to thank everyone for coming to the meeting today.
After the meeting, we can discuss any follow-up tasks that need to be completed.
Before we get started, let’s review the agenda for today’s meeting.
As soon as I finish this project, I’ll be able to take some time off and go on vacation.
In the end, I was able to finish all of the tasks on my list and feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Gradually, I’ve been making progress towards my goal and feel more confident each day.

results#

As a result, he missed his flight and had to reschedule for the next day.
I am busy today, so I won’t be able to join you for lunch.
The project is behind schedule, accordingly, we need to increase our efforts to catch up.
She didn’t study for the exam, consequently, she failed it.
He forgot his phone at home, thus, he couldn’t check his emails.
Since it’s raining outside, we’ll have to cancel the outdoor picnic.
He didn’t wear a helmet while riding his bike, therefore, he was injured in the accident.
The software crashed repeatedly, for this reason, we need to update it.
He couldn’t attend the meeting, because of this, he missed important information.

purpose#

For this purpose, I have prepared a detailed plan of action.
With this in mind, we need to consider all the possible outcomes before making a decision.
I cannot attend the meeting today. For this reason, I will be sending my colleague in my place.

example#

I have several hobbies, such as painting, playing guitar, and hiking.
I enjoy traveling to different countries, for instance, I recently went to Japan and fell in love with the culture.
There are many reasons why people should exercise, to illustrate, it can improve physical and mental health, boost energy levels, and reduce stress.
I need a new laptop, for example, I need it to have a long battery life and be lightweight for easy portability.
I want to make sure I’m being specific when I describe the project requirements to my team, so they can fully understand what is expected of them.
I love all kinds of music, but especially enjoy listening to jazz and classical music.

conclude#

In summary, the project was a success and achieved all of its objectives.
To sum up, the main points of the presentation are that we need to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction.
To repeat, we cannot proceed with the project until we receive further instructions from management.
Briefly, the report highlights the main challenges facing our industry and suggests potential solutions.
In short, we need to cut costs and increase productivity if we want to remain competitive.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this project.
On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive, but there are some areas for improvement.
Therefore, we recommend that the company invest in new technology to improve efficiency.
As I have said, the proposal has the potential to generate significant revenue for the company.
In conclusion, the evidence presented supports the hypothesis that climate change is caused by human activity.
As you can see, the chart clearly illustrates the upward trend in sales over the past year.