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Despite that success, he continued to live modestly, moving from gig to gig and, in his own words, essentially from pay cheque to pay cheque. Nevertheless, Hansard chose to remain in Dublin rather than relocate to Hollywood, turning down offers that would have changed his life entirely. Furthermore, he remained acutely aware of poverty and social inequality throughout his life.

Grammar Reference · Discourse Markers

Adding information

Use furthermore or in addition to build a point. He was a great songwriter. Furthermore, he was a gifted performer.

Contrasting ideas

Use however or nevertheless to introduce a contrast. He won an Oscar. Nevertheless, he stayed in Dublin.

Conceding a point

Use admittedly or granted before accepting something. Admittedly, the film had a tiny budget — but it reached the world.

Common error

Despite is a preposition — it takes a noun phrase, not a clause. Despite his success ✓ — Despite he was successful ✗

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

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1., the film Once had a tiny budget, it reached audiences around the world.

2.He wrote the songs for the film. , he performed them all on screen.

3. his Hollywood success, Hansard never left Dublin.

4.The Frames were famous in Ireland. , Hansard lived very modestly.

5., busking is not glamorous, but it teaches a performer to connect with strangers.

6.Hansard was a great singer-songwriter. , he was considered a gifted actor.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.He was successful. He stayed in Dublin.

2.The film had a small budget. It won an Oscar.

3.He was a fine songwriter. He was also a gifted performer.

4.Busking is difficult. It teaches you to connect with an audience.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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