Connectors

Connectors

1. Words or groups of words that give the reader signposts for showing how the text is developing and what might come next. They are used to join separate ideas.

   • Adding
     • These are used when you want to add ideas together that agree with each other or are about the same thing.
       • and, also, as well as, moreover, too, furthermore, besides, in addition
         • Example: I like to read books and i enjoy writing.
   • Sequencing
     • These are used when you want to list ideas in a certain order.
       • next, then, finally, meanwhile, before, after, first, secondly..
         • Example: Susan had some free time in the afternoon so decided to bake a cake. Firstly she turned the oven on..
   • Emphasizing
     • These are used when you want to stress a point as being very important.
       • above all, in particular, especially, significantly, indeed, notably, most of all
         • Example: James was a smart boy who enjoyed all types of things most of all he like sports, in particular Rugby.
   • Comparing
     • These are used when you want to compare ideas that are similar or the same as each other.
       • equally, in the same way, similarly, likewise, as with, compared with
         • Example: Clare really enjoys tap dancing in the same way i enjoy it too.
   • Cause and Effect
     • These are used when you want the second part of your sentence to help explain the first part. The second part happens as a result of the first.
       • because, so, therefore, thus, consequently, as a result of
         • Example: I like swimming in the pool but i am not very good, therefore mum made me get lessons.
   • Qualifying
     • These are used when the first idea in your sentence relies on the second part happening.
       • however, although, unless, except, if, as long as, apart from, yet, despite
         • Example: I'll cook dinner tonight as long as, can you wash the dishes?
   • Illustrating
     • These are used when you want to give an example to back up the first part of your sentence.
       • for example, such as, for instance, as revealed by, in the case of, as shown by
         • Example: I love eating cheese anytime, for instance i eat it in the shower.
   • Contrasting
     • These are used when you have two ideas in your sentence that do not agree with each other.
       • whereas, instead of, alternatively, otherwise, unlike, on the other hand, in contrast
         • Example: I really want to go to the beach, whereas my sister wants to stay home.