Can however and on the other hand be used together?

No; it is redundant; they mean essentially the same.

Do you put a comma before however at the end of a sentence?

However we can help, say we. The most common way of using ‘however’ is to mean ‘but’. This usually comes at the beginning of a sentence, and is followed by a comma. Or you can put it at the end, after a comma.

Can we use whereas and on the other hand together?

(1) ‘On the other hand’ is an adverbial phrase and can occupy various places in the sentence. ‘Whereas’ is a conjunction and can only be placed at the start of a clause. (2) ‘On the other hand’ always implies a contrast: it is adversative, setting one idea against another.

What is the difference between however and on the other hand?

So far I know from academic grammars that ‘On the other hand’ can be used to express antithesis, replace an item by a more important one, or signal dissimilar or concessive relationship. ‘However’ is used only to signal concessive relationship and it is more emphatic than ‘But’.

Should there be commas around on the other hand?

The expression “on the other hand” should be followed by a comma at the start of a sentence and surrounded by commas in mid-sentence. The expression “on the other hand” should be followed by a comma at the start of a sentence and surrounded by commas in mid-sentence.

How do you introduce a contrasting idea?

Using linking words to show contrast

1. Although. We can use ‘although’ at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
2. Despite / in spite of. We use ‘despite’ or ‘in spite of’ before a noun or a gerund.
3. However. We use ‘although’ and ‘despite / in spite of’ to connect two clauses in the same sentence.

How do you use on the other hand in a sentence?

(1) On the other hand, the idea appealed to him. (2) I want to go to the party, but on the other hand I ought to be studying. (3) On the other hand, many women choose to go out to work. (4) I’d like to eat out, but on the other hand I should be trying to save money.

When should you not use on the other hand?

On the other hand should only be used, if it has been preceded by ‘on the one hand’. That’s the whole point of it, and Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries both say as such. If you prefer just use a synonym such as in contrast/conversely, but not ‘on the other hand’ in isolation.

How do you use contrast on the other hand?

We can use on the one hand and on the other hand when we contrast two different things or two different ways of thinking about something. We often use them to present a balanced argument in which both sides must be considered: On the one hand, mobile phones are very useful and can save lives.

Do you put commas before and after on the other hand?