OPPOSITE CONNECTORS: 'ON THE OTHER HAND'

Hello. Today we will continue with our look at connectors that contrast opposite or contradictory ideas.

Today's connector is: on the other hand

It is used: to give another ("contrastive") point of view.

Example 1: Your sister is starting to look old. On the other hand, she is still very beautiful.

Example 2: I think expanding the company is a good idea. On the other hand, it would be a shame to lose the "family" atmosphere that we have been able to maintain over the years.

Example 3: Janet is really doing a great job in the finance department. On the other hand, I think she is a little too ambitious?

Sometimes we use the more-informal expression then again instead.

Example 4: Janet is really doing a great job in the finance department. Then again, I think she is a little too ambitious?

⇒ In order to get some writing practice, I encourage you to write your own sentence (or two) with today's connector words. You can post your sentences to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about them ASAP.

Enjoy the rest of your day!