Chinese GCSE
Connectives (连词)
What Connectives (连词) means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Connectives (连词)
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Words that link clauses together, such as 但是 (but), 所以 (therefore), 另外 (furthermore).
Words that link sentences or clauses, such as 而且 (furthermore/and) or 但是 (but).
Words that link clauses together, like 因为...所以 (because... therefore).
Topics that use Connectives (连词)
- Environmental issues (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Future aspirations, study and work (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Jobs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Connectives (连词) in the exam
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