Expressions Examples Along with +noun or gerundIn addition to +noun or gerund Along with being a good-mannered person, she is very smart.In addition to intelligence, James is a kind…

Expressions Examples Despite + noun (or a gerund)In spite of + noun (or a gerund) Despite the rain, they went out for a walk.They went out for a…

Expressing Certainty Expressing Uncertainty I’m sure (certain/positive) that…Yes, definitely (certainly/of course).There is no doubt…undoubtedlyIt is obvious (evident/crystal clear) that…No one can deny that… It’s possible.It might be.It…

Asking for Definitions Giving Definitions What does… refer to?What does… mean?Can you define…?Can you give a definition for…?How can we define…? …refers to……means ……can be defined as……can…

Expressions Examples Because + subject + verbAs + subject + verbSince + subject + verb He missed the train because he got up late. As it was…

Expressions of Purpose Examples For + noun For + verb+ing – She went out for a walk.– He called a technician for repairing his TV box. to…