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Grammar B1 · Bab 14 dari 16

So, Such, dan Kata Penghubung: However, Despite, In Order To

Kata penghubung (linking words) membuat tulisan dan ucapanmu terdengar logis dan rapi. Bagian ini sangat berpengaruh pada nilai coherence and cohesion di IELTS Writing.

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Rumus

So / such
so + adj · such (a/an) + adj + noun (+ that …)
It was so hot that we stayed inside.
Pertentangan
despite / in spite of + noun/-ing · even though + kalimat
Despite the rain, we went out.
Tujuan
in order to + verb 1 · so that + kalimat
I saved money so that I could travel.

Penjelasan

  • so + kata sifat/keterangan: so tired, so quickly. such + (a/an) + kata sifat + kata benda: such a good idea, such nice people.
  • however (namun) memulai kalimat baru dan diikuti koma. therefore (oleh karena itu) untuk akibat.
  • despite / in spite of diikuti kata benda atau -ing: despite being tired. although / even though diikuti kalimat lengkap: even though I was tired.
  • whereas / while untuk membandingkan dua hal yang berbeda: I prefer tea, whereas my brother prefers coffee.
  • in order to / so as to + verb 1 untuk tujuan. so that + subjek + can/could/will/would.
  • Penghubung lain yang berguna: moreover, in addition, as a result, on the other hand, for example, in conclusion.

Tabel ringkas

FungsiPenghubung
Menambahkanand, also, moreover, in addition
Pertentanganbut, however, although, even though, despite, whereas
Sebab–akibatbecause, since, so, therefore, as a result
Tujuanto, in order to, so that
Contohfor example, for instance, such as
Menyimpulkanin conclusion, overall, to sum up

Contoh kalimat

Ketuk ikon suara, dengarkan, lalu ucapkan ulang dengan intonasi yang sama (teknik shadowing).

The exam was so difficult that many students failed.
Ujiannya sangat sulit sehingga banyak mahasiswa gagal.
It was such a beautiful view that I took a hundred photos.
Pemandangannya begitu indah sehingga aku mengambil seratus foto.
Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
Meskipun macet parah, kami tiba tepat waktu.
Online learning is flexible. However, it requires discipline.
Belajar online itu fleksibel. Namun, perlu disiplin.
She studied every night in order to get a high score.
Dia belajar setiap malam agar mendapat nilai tinggi.
Some students prefer working alone, whereas others prefer groups.
Sebagian mahasiswa lebih suka bekerja sendiri, sedangkan yang lain lebih suka berkelompok.

Kesalahan yang sering terjadi

It was so a good film.It was such a good film.Dengan kata benda, pakai such a.
Despite it was raining, we went out.Despite the rain, we went out. / Although it was raining, we went out.Despite tidak diikuti kalimat lengkap.
I study hard for get a scholarship.I study hard to get a scholarship.Tujuan: to / in order to + verb 1.
However I like it, it's too expensive.I like it. However, it's too expensive.However umumnya memulai kalimat baru dengan koma.

Tips dari Kapi: Saat menulis esai, jangan memaksakan kata penghubung yang “canggih” di setiap kalimat. Pakai secukupnya dan pastikan logikanya benar.

Kuis Bab 14: So/such & kata penghubung

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Pertanyaan seputar bab ini

Apa bedanya although dan even though?

Artinya sama, tetapi even though lebih kuat (menekankan kontras).

Berapa banyak linking words yang ideal di esai IELTS?

Tidak ada angka pasti. Penguji menilai apakah penghubungnya tepat dan bervariasi, bukan jumlahnya. Penghubung yang dipaksakan justru bisa menurunkan nilai.

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