Yes, the word 'notwithstanding' is a connective word of contrast.
The connective in the sentence is "notwithstanding." It is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction between the two clauses, highlighting that despite it being Zara's birthday, she was still unhappy.
The prefix of notwithstanding is "not-."
Notwithstanding the rain, I went for a walk. (Preposition, meaning 'in spite of'.) Notwithstanding, I still think you were wrong. (Adverb, meaning 'nevertheless'.)
The dictionary term is...In spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
No, "sadly" is an adverb, not a connective. It is used to describe the manner in which an action is carried out.
The connective in the sentence is "notwithstanding." It is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction between the two clauses, highlighting that despite it being Zara's birthday, she was still unhappy.
Notwithstanding is a word that means "regardless of," and can be used in a sentence as a conjunction. An example of this would be, "First of all, there was no way he could leave the baby unattended, notwithstanding that he had a pot on the stove as well."
The prefix of notwithstanding is "not-."
Evidence notwithstanding, the judge still ruled in favor of the defendent.
Notwithstanding has four syllables: not-with-stan-ding
Notwithstanding the risks the vet decided to operate.
The building stood for over a hundred years notwithstanding the poor quality of the stone. Notwithstanding his position as a senator, the politician had little to recommend him as a Presidential candidate.
it usually means, 'except for this exception'. It's true, notwithstanding this time when it's false.
Notwithstanding the rain, I went for a walk. (Preposition, meaning 'in spite of'.) Notwithstanding, I still think you were wrong. (Adverb, meaning 'nevertheless'.)
No, 'it' is a pronoun and it is not a connective.
no it isn't a connective
Connective Tissue, because it's formed from the same embryonic layer as other connective tissues.