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This can help your self-esteem. It can also be very dangerous. (linker of contrast/multipe possible answers)
Although this can help your self-esteem, it can also be very dangerous.
In my opinion, computers are essential in schools. Students need them to find information on the internet. (reason)
Computers are essential in schools as/because students need them to find information on the internet.
The climate is becoming warmer. A lot of animals are now in danger of dying out. (result)
The climate is becoming warmer and as a result/for this reason/therefore lot of animals are now in danger of dying out
It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. People continue to do it. (turn these two sentences into one - contrasting ideas)
Although it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, people continue to do it.
Going to the cinema is quite expensive, and some people can´t afford it. Some small towns do not have a cinema. (linking two similar ideas)
Going to the cinema is quite expensive, and some people can´t afford it. Furthermore/Moreover/In addition to this, Some small towns do not have a cinema.
Packaging that is not plastic is more expensive. People who want to save money buy products in plastic packaging. (result/consequence)
Packaging that is not plastic is more expensive and as a result/consequently, people who want to save money buy products in plastic packaging.
Travel agencies are becoming obsolete. Most people book flights and hotels online. (result/consequence)
Travel agencies are becoming obsolete and as a result/therefore, most people book flights and hotels online.
Small children can´t tell the difference between an advertisement and a programme. (New paragraph) Advertisements in magazines give people the chance to see what is available. (linking exp. to introduce new idea in a new paragraph)
Small children can´t tell the difference between an advertisement and ... On the other hand, advertisements in magazines give people the chance to see ...
