在以前的討論中，我已經討論了如何維持unity和在文章中提供足夠的支持（support）的重要性。今天，我們將討論另一個同樣重要的問題-如何提高文章的cohesion。
簡單來說，以下3種方法可以幫助建立連續性：一，使用連接詞（transitional words and/or phrases）；二，重複關鍵字 ；三，使用代詞（pronouns）。我們將討論第一種方法。
港生易過度使用 或理解有誤
香港學生經常犯兩個錯誤。第一，過度使用，例如在每個句子的開始處都使用，令文章看起來不自然。第二，一些學生不理解連接詞的意義，因此不適當地使用它們，常用錯的連接詞包括however、on the other hand等。
常見連接詞
Functions Examples
Addition（附加） Furthermore, moreover, also, again, in addition, besides, and, or, nor
Exemplification To illustrate, to demonstrate, specifically, for instance, as an illustration,
or illustration（舉例） for example
Similarity （相似） In the same way, by the same token, similarly, in like manner, likewise, in a similar fashion
Contrast（相反） Yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, after all, but, however, though, otherwise, on the contrary, in contrast, notwithstanding
Clarification（澄清） That is to say, in other words, to explain, i.e., (that is), to clarify, to rephrase it, to put it another way
Cause（原因） Because, since, on account of, for that reason
Effect（結果） Therefore, consequently, accordingly, thus, hence, as a result
Qualification（描述） Almost, nearly, probably, never, always, perhaps, although
Intensification（加強） Indeed, to repeat, by all means, of course, undoubtedly, certainly, without doubt
Concession（讓步） Granted, to be sure
Conclusion（結論） In conclusion, to conclude, finally
Exercise
No one ever doubts that having meaningful relationships is important to our psychological health. The benefits of socializing, ___________, seem to be beyond that. In a recent research study, researchers found that people with the most active social lives displayed the slowest rate of memory decline.
A. moreover B. certainly C. however D. hence
Answer C
■Dr. A. Chan，哲學博士，哲學碩士，英語講師。熟悉公開考試之出題模式與評分準則，任教英語。
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