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Discourse Connectives — Connettivi Discorsivi·Connectives for Contrast: Mentre, D'altro canto, Al contrario
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Rule reminder

Italian has several contrast connectives with different nuances. Mentre (while/whereas) contrasts two simultaneous or parallel situations. D'altro canto (on the other hand) presents a different angle on the same subject. Al contrario (on the contrary) refutes or inverts a previous statement. Invece (instead/on the other hand) implies an unexpected or substitutive contrast.

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Which is the correct use of 'invece'?

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