IELTS Grammar: 'however' and 'whereas' You can't use 'however | IELTSWONDER

IELTS Grammar: 'however' and 'whereas'

You can't use 'however' and 'whereas' in the same way.
Follow these general rules in order to avoid grammar mistakes:

Use 'however' (followed by a comma) at the beginning of a sentence to contrast with the previous sentence:
- Some people believe that schools are responsible for the behaviour of their students. However, others argue that discipline is the responsibility of parents.

Use 'whereas' (after a comma) to contrast two ideas in the same sentence:
- Some people believe that schools are responsible for the behaviour of their students, whereas others argue that discipline is the responsibility of parents.

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