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Basic Connectors

This document defines and provides examples of different types of connectors used in writing: addition connectors (and, plus, furthermore), time connectors (when, while, as), sequence connectors (then, after, next), contrast connectors (but, however, though), conditional connectors (as long as, provided that), reason connectors (because, as, due to), and result connectors (so, therefore). Connectors are used to link phrases and clarify relationships between ideas.

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Basic Connectors

This document defines and provides examples of different types of connectors used in writing: addition connectors (and, plus, furthermore), time connectors (when, while, as), sequence connectors (then, after, next), contrast connectors (but, however, though), conditional connectors (as long as, provided that), reason connectors (because, as, due to), and result connectors (so, therefore). Connectors are used to link phrases and clarify relationships between ideas.

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Types of connectors

ADDITION – ​and, plus, furthermore, moreover, in addition, also, as well as

We can use addition connectors when we want to add one phrase to another or to give extra
information. 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.

TIME – ​when, while, as, as soon as

We can use time connectors to link actions that happened at the same moment. The
connectors ‘when’ and ‘as’ are very similar in meaning. We generally use ‘while’ for a longer
action, especially with a continuous form. For example:

When​ we arrived we sat down at our desks.


I watched television ​while​ I was ironing.
It started to rain just ​as​ I went out.
We’ll start ​as soon as​ everyone gets here.

SEQUENCE – ​then, after, afterwards, next, firstly, secondly, finally

In a similar way to time connectors, sequential connectors enable us to indicate the order of
events. Here are some examples:

She talked about the agenda ​then​ she began her presentation.
He’s coming here ​after​ lunch.
He’s having lunch and is coming here a ​ fterwards.
Turn on the oven. ​Next​, mix all the ingredients.
Firstly,​ I’d like to thank you all for coming.
Secondly​, I want to give you a brief overview of the new products.
Finally,​ I will invite our president to speak.

CONTRAST – ​but, however, though, although, nevertheless, despite, whereas, while

These connectors can link two contrasting ideas. ‘But’ and ‘however’ are very

similar, though ‘however’ gives more emphasis to the contrast and is more common at the
start of a sentence. The connectors ‘though’ and ‘although’ are also very similar with the only
difference being their position. ‘Though’ can be at the beginning, middle, or end of a
sentence, while ‘although’ cannot be used at the end of a sentence. Here are some
examples:

They like pasta b ​ ut​ they don’t like rice.


It’s a nice city and it’s fun for a holiday. ​However​, I wouldn’t like to live there.
She studies quite a lot ​though​ she could do more.
Although​ he works hard he hasn’t had a promotion for years.
I like this model a lot. ​Nevertheless,​ I’m not going to buy it yet.
Despite​ the rain, they went for a walk.
The central area of the country is quite flat, w ​ hereas​ the north is hilly.
I thought the film was terrible, ​while​ my friends thought it was really good.

CONDITION – ​as long as, provided that, unless, otherwise

When we want to express the idea that something can happen only in certain conditions, we
can use conditional connectors. For example:

You can play video games ​as long as​ you tidy your room first.
​ rovided that​ we receive the payment soon.
We’ll keep the goods for you p
Unless​ the economy improves, interest rates will go down again.
We need to hurry up, ​otherwise​ we’ll miss the flight.

REASON – ​because, as, due to, so (that), in order to

When we want to explain the reason for something we need to use this groups of
connectors, the most common of which is ‘because’. For example:

Many people study English ​because​ it’s important for their jobs.
As​ you didn’t do a very good job with this essay, I’d like you to do it again.
Due to​ heavy traffic we arrived half an hour late.
We left early ​so​ we could have a coffee before starting.
They are having a conference call ​in order to​ finalize the contract details.

RESULT – ​so, therefore, as a result, consequently

When you want to express the consequence of an action, use result connectors. They all
have a similar meaning though ‘so’ is more common in spoken English and is more informal.
The others are more appropriate in a formal, written context. Here are some examples:

I’d forgotten my car keys ​so​ I had to go back into the office to get them.
Last year’s results were excellent, t​ herefore​ you will all receive a bonus.
Crime rates are increasing. A​ s a result​ the government is going to hire more police
officers.
Marco did really well at university and c​ onsequently​ received several job offers.

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