Connectors

Connectors

1. Used to link ideas from one sentence to the next, and to give paragraphs

   • Showing Cause/Effect e.g Because, since, therefore, as result, consequently, due to, so, hence, thus
     • E.g She didn't try her best therefore she didn't win.
   • Sequencing Ideas e.g firstly, secondly, to start with, next, following this, and then
     • E.g Firstly, I went to the shop, and then I went home
   • Clarifying e.g For instance, in other words, put another way, that is
     • E.g My brother is sometimes mean, for instance he punches me
   • Condition e.g if, unless, otherwise, even if
     • E.g You can't go to lunch, unless you finish your work.
   • Concession e.g In spite of, despite, although, even though, yet, while, similarly, in, comparison, whereas, in contrast, nevertheless, on the other hand
     • E.g I like chocolate whereas Jess doesn't
   • Adding information e.g In addition, furthemore, moreover
     • E.g Cats are gross and ugly furthermore, they are the worst pet