13 Coherence Patterns

  1. Despite the fact that…
    Despite the fact that he was late, the teacher allowed him to attend the class.
    Despite the fact that his experience was good, they rejected him.
    Despite the fact that it was raining, the teams continued to play.
  2. … such a … that…
    It was such a difficult examination that everyone failed.
    It was such a big issue that they had to refund the money.
    It was such a wonderful movie that I saw it ten times.
  3. Now that…
    Now that you have finished your study, what do you plan to do?
    Now that you have got success, please let us know your secret.
    Now that we have finished our English session, let’s get back to work.
  4. …yet…
    He started his preparations just six months ago yet he managed to pass the test.
    She was on leave yet she joined the meeting.
  5. Being…
    Being a teacher of mathematics, he should know basic calculations.
    Being late, he missed the show.
    Being a computer engineer, you are supposed to know such a simple thing.
  6. … so that…
    We should make more sentences so that we can take our English to the next level.
    You should drive fast so that we can catch the train.
  7. … . Nevertheless, …
    I was very tired. Nevertheless, I helped him.
    I always work diligently all the time. Nevertheless, my boss is never happy with me.
  8. … such a… that…
    It was such a big explosion that many buildings collapsed.
  9. On account of…
    On account of his misbehaviour, he was expelled from the company.

    On account of his wonderful performance, he was awarded “Man of the Match”.
  10. Had + sub + pp … (conditional type 3)
    = If + sub + had + pp
    Had he informed me in advance, I could/would/might have helped him.
    Had Krushali made a sentence, I could/would/might have given her a chocolate.
    Had he applied there, he could/would/might have got a job.
  11. In the end,…
    In the end, I decided to accept/reject the offer.
    It got out of control in the end.
  12. …action… , otherwise… result…
    Revise all the points that we have discussed otherwise your will forget them.
    Do as your boss says otherwise you will be in trouble.
  13. Provided (that)…
    Provided … something happens…, … something else will happen.

    Provided (that) they give proper instruments, employees can work efficiently.
    Provided you follow all their instructions, they won’t hurt you.