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Yuuki Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Deference between "whereas", "however" and "on the other hand"?

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00I really love this site, it is always happning and very exciting!02br
00 Anyway... Could anyone please tell me the difference between "whereas", "however" and "on the other hand"?02br
00How could I write sentences with the words above? Are there any differences in the usage?02br
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00I would appreciate it if you could help me!02br
00Thank you in advance,02br
00Yuuki 0-
  

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0 They are very similar. 02i 02br 01i 00Mike is very clumsy. 02i 02br 00CJ 0-

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  • 0 They are very similar.
  • 02i 02br 01i 00Mike is very clumsy.
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0 They are very similar. They are all ways of saying 01i00but02i00.02br
01i00This pen is blue, whereas that one is red.02i02br
01i00You can buy this one for $12; however, the other one is better, and it's only $10.02i02br
01i00Mike is very clumsy. On the other hand, his brother is quite an athlete.
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0Thank you CJ!0-
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0For me, 01b00whereas02b00, beside 01i00but/although02i00, also means 01i00while02i00 and 01i00at the same time02i00, which are less contrary, in using a parallel, not an opposition/reservation. 02br
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0I agree with CJ on “however” and “on the other hand”. But “whereas” seems to me has a function of contrast.00 00Here are a couple of scenarios:02br
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001) I don’t see how John and Mary can stay married together for so many years. John loves the outdoor and being around with people whereas Mary likes to stay home and being in the quiet. 02br
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