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CONNECTORS AND STATEMENTS

The relationship can be explicit or implicit.

Type of relationship

Transitions that help identify them

Addition

Again, also, and, besides, finally, further, last, moreover, equally important, furthermore, in addition, likewise, too, then, another.

Clarification

As a matter of fact, clearly, evidently, in fact, too, obviously, in other words, of course.

Comparision

Also, likewise, in like manner, similarly, both/and, similarly.

Contrast

After all, although, conversely, at the same time, however, but, for all that, still, in spite of, yet, nevertheless, in contrast, on the contrary, on the one hand, on the other hand, notwithstanding

Exemplification or example

For example, for instance, that is, thus, including, to illustrate, to be specific, such as, moreover, furthermore, just as important, similarly, inthe same way.

Location or spatial order

Above, adjacent to, below, beyond, close by, elsewhere, inside, next to, opposite, within, without, , to the right (left), nearby, on the other side, in the background, directly ahead, along the wall, as you turn right, at the tip, across the hall, at this point, adjacent to.

Cause/efecct or condition/ conclusion

Accordingly, as a result, because, then, hence, in short, consequently, thus, therefore

Summary or repeat

In brief, in conclusion, in short, to sum up, on the whole, to summarize, to repeat, finally, therefore, as l have said, as you can see.

Time

After, after a short time, afterward, before, during, of late, at last, at that time, immediately, formerly, while, presently, since, shortly, now, thereupon, until, temporarily, next, finally, later, subsequently, when, soon, the next week, meantime, meanwhile, ultimately, presently.

Order or sequence

First, second, finally, hence, next, then, from here on, to begin with, last of all, after, before, as soon as, in the end, gradually

Results

As a result, hence, so, accordingly, as a consequence, consequently, thus, since, therefore, for this reason, because of this

Purpose

To this end, for this purpose, with this in mind, for this reason, for these reasons

Alternatives, exceptions and objections

Although, though, while, despite, to be sure, it is true, true, I grant, granted, I admit, admittedly, doubtless, I concede, regardless

Intensify

Above all, first and foremost, importantly, again, to be sure, indeed, in fact, as a matter of fact, as I have said, as has been noted

The function of connections is to

Develop, relate, connect and move ideas.

Word repetition

Key phrases

Synonyms

Make connections with previous sentences