Connectors: addition, contrast, reason, purpose – English, A2
CONNECTORS are words we use to link ideas together
- can join the clauses together within one sentence. In this case we put them within the sentence
- can link ideas across two separate sentences, one sentence following another. In this case the connector usually begins the second sentence
ADDITION: and, also, not only…but also, besides, moreover, in addition
CONTRAST: but, although, however, in spite of/despite
EXPRESSING REASON: because, as/since, because of, due to
PURPOSE: to/in order to
RESULT AND CONCLUSION: so, therefore, consequently
REALITY: as a matter of fact/in fact, actually, but in fact, indeed/and indeed
INFORMATION/EVENTS SEQUENCE: first/firstly, secondly, next/then/after that, finally
CLARIFICATION: namely, including, especially
EXEMPLIFICATION: for example/for instance, such as
SUMMATION: in short
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