List of Connectors
Connectors enable us to connect words or phrases. There is a wide range of connectors and each of them has a different function. Connectors can express:
- Addition
- Time
- Sequence
- Contrast
- Condition
- Reason
- Result
Obviously the most common of these is ‘and, while the other addition connectors give a little more emphasis and are also more common in written English, especially ‘moreover’ and ‘furthermore’. Here are some examples:
- They like English and study a lot.
- He’s well-qualified, plus he’s very charismatic.
- The house is beautiful. Furthermore, the price is low.
- Sport is fun. Moreover, it’s a great way to socialize.
- In addition to the new tunnel, the local council is constructing a bridge.
- I play the piano and I also play the violin.
- As well as being helpful, Carmen is very practical.
Connectors in English
Direction & Place
- Here
- There
- Over there
- Beyond
- Under
- To the left
- In the distance
- Opposite
Emphasis
- Especially
- Also
- In particular
- Furthermore
- In addition
- Indeed
- Of course
- Certainly
- Above all
- Specifically
- Significantly
- Notably
Time & Sequence
- Later
- After
- Before
- Then
- Next
- Soon
- Finally
- First, second…
Comparison
- As …as
- As if
- Equally
- Similarly
- Like
- In the same way
- Comparable
- In like manner
- Alternatively
- Unless
- Despite this
- By the way
Contrast
- But
- However
- On the other hand
- Otherwise
- Unlike
- Conversely
- At the same time
- In spite of
- Whereas
- While
- Yet
- Apart from
Illustration
- Such as
- In this case
- For one thing
- For instance
- For example
- In the case of
- Illustared by
- As an example
- An instance
- In other words
Cause and Effect
- Therefore
- So
- Because
- Thus
- Hence
- Due to
- As a result
- Consequently
- For
Addition
- As well as
- Further
- Furthermore
- and then
- And
- Too
- Furthermore
- Also
- In addition to
- Not only – but also
- Or
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