Connectors

Connectors

1. A word or phrase that are used to express relationships between ideas and combine sentences. They are usually at the start of a sentence and improve the flow of writing across sentences and paragraphs.

   • Adding
     • These are used to add ideas together that agree with each other or are about the same thing.
       • And, also, as well as, futhermore.
         • I enjoy yoga. Also I enjoy pilates.
   • Sequencing
     • These are used to list ideas in a certain order.
       • Next, finally, firstly, before, after, meanwhile.
         • Yesterday I baked a cake. Firstly I selected a recipe.
   • Emphasisng
     • These are used to stress a point as being very important.
       • Above all, in particular, especially, significantly, most of all.
         • I love eating fruit. In particular I like berries.
   • Comparing
     • These are used to compare ideas that are similar or the same.
       • Equally, similarly, likewise, as with.
         • My sister loves travelling. Similarly I do too.
   • Cause and effect
     • These are used to help the second part of a sentence explain the first part. The second part happens as a result of the first.
       • Because, so, therefore, thus, consequently.
         • I enjoy cooking, therefore I try to do it often.
   • Qualifying
     • These are used when the first part of the sentence relies on the second part.
       • However, although, despite, yet.
         • I'm tired although I need to finish my assignment.
   • Illustrating
     • These are used to give an example to backup the first part of the sentence.
       • For example, for instance, as shown by.
         • I enjoy exercising, for example running along the beach.
   • Contrasting
     • These are used to contrast two different ideas
       • Whereas, alternatively, unlike, in contrast.
         • My sister loves spicy food, whereas I don't.