· To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.

· For one thing, they're completely loyal to their owners.

· SECOND, SECONDLY, IN THE SECOND PLACE

Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned.

· For another thing, you might want to consider how cute they look in pajamas.

· THIRD, THIRDLY, IN THE THIRD-PLACE

In the third place, you can always count on your pet pig to perform some tricks for you when you'd like to impress a pretty girl.

· Also, they don't eat much.

· Besides not eating much, they won't ever chew on your electric cords.

· In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.

· Furthermore, they make wonderful walking buddies.

· Moreover, they'll show you the way home when you're drunk.

· Finally, pet pigs are fantastic guards. No burglar would ever have the heart to hurt a pet pig.

· Lastly, your reputation as an eccentric will rapidly grow in the neighborhood if you're seen walking a pet pig on a leash every morning.

e. Order of Importance

· I'd like to talk to you about how to keep calm at your workplace. Most importantly, never go to the canteen while your boss is there.

· You'll have to focus on your immediate surroundings. Primarily, on your computer screen.

· Above all, don't ever look up from your notes when people are around.

· Most significantly, avoid eye contact at all costs.

· How can I put this? Essentially, having an affair with one of your colleagues should be the last thing on your mind.

· During the pandemic, children are not allowed to roam around or leave their houses they live like a prisoner during quarantine.

f. Particularization

· Nearly a third of marriages end in divorce. In particular, it's middle-aged couples that yearn for much more from life.

· Couples tend to argue about financial issues. More specifically, they argue when one of them is out of work.

· Quarantine is made and being implemented by the government particularly for senior citizens and children under age.

g. Exemplification

· To solve this problem, you might want to try making small gestures. For example, making your spouse's favorite meal for dinner or giving him a massage after a tiring day.

· Appreciate the small things your spouse does for you. For instance, leave thank-you notes for them every now and then.

· Misunderstandings can be highly destructive. To illustrate, if your spouse sees you with a friend of the opposite sex in a café, he might not understand why he hasn't been invited and demand an explanation.

h. Explanation

· Keep the romance alive. That is to say, don't let your love life fall into a routine.

· I have a very good reason for not trusting my ex. Namely, he's a convicted felon.

· Don't be unsociable. In other words, go out and make some friends.

· John has managed to get over Jane. Put differently, he's started seeing other women.

i. Emphasizing

· I love sleeping with my pet pig. As a matter of fact, I can't fall asleep unless he's in my bed.

· I told them not to invite Rachel to the party. In fact, I was the only person who saw what a party pooper she really was.

· I think it would be a good idea to send her some flowers. Actually, you should get her a hundred orchids.

· He may be the best-dressed man around. Indeed, he has really good taste in fashion.

j. Focusing and Linking

· I'm going to Janet's party at the weekend. As for Mary's, I think I'll pass.

· Starting your own IT company may be one of the best things you can do right now. With respect to opening a pet shop, it's hard to say the same thing.

· Start your day by making the most important phone calls. Regarding emails, you might put them off until later.

· With regard to handling complaints, you might want to keep in mind that your customers are always right.

· Working from home has many advantages. As regards disadvantages, it might be difficult to keep your cat off your keyboard.

· Talking of cats, you can't trust them to keep you company when you need it. They're quite selfish creatures.

· As far as dogs are concerned, they might give you a chance to get up from your desk and get some exercise during the day.

k. Conclusion

· In conclusion, it may be said that pigs make the best pets.

· Meeting my boss at the pub was an interesting experience. In brief, it was a disaster.

· In summary, it may not be the best idea to frequent the same pubs as your boss.

· To sum up, some people are better suited to working from home than others.

· All in all, you have to make sure both you and your customers are satisfied with your work.

l. Correction

· I thought it was a good idea to get a ferret. Rather, it had always been my dream to get one.

· You might want to change a few things. To be more precise, I think you should start again from scratch.

m. Time

· It wasn't a piece of cake to learn English. At first, I couldn't pronounce all the words correctly.

· Then, I couldn't spell all the words correctly.

· Afterward, I had a hard time understanding the tenses.

· Later, I couldn't memorize phrasal verbs and idioms.

· In the meantime, I was getting some help from my English teacher.

· Meanwhile, I was enjoying my skype lessons more and more.

n. Dismissal

· I couldn't get my head around the Passive Voice. Anyway, I don't think it's important to use it all the time.

· Anyhow, I've just decided to learn Russian next.

· At any rate, I don't want to become a simultaneous interpreter in five languages.

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