Connectors with Examples
Addition Connectors
- And, Then, Also
- She likes apples and oranges.
- We went to the market, then we visited a friend.
- He is smart, also, he is hardworking.
Additional Information
- Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition
- I love mango juice. Besides, I like banana also.
- He teaches English very well. Moreover, he is good at math.
- She is intelligent. Furthermore, she is very kind.
Contrast Connectors
- But, Though, However, On the contrary, Instead
- He is poor but honest.
- She was sick but still attended the class.
- Though he is honest, everybody disrespects him.
Sequence or Order Connectors
- Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly
- Firstly, wake up early in the morning.
- Secondly, go for a walk.
- Thirdly, have a healthy breakfast.
Cause and Effect Connectors
- So, Therefore, Thus, As a result
- He was ill, so he couldn't attend school.
- The roads were flooded; therefore, we stayed at home.
- He didn't study hard; as a result, he failed.
Relative Pronouns
- Who, When, Where, Whom
- This is my uncle, who is a doctor.
- 1971 was the year when we gained independence.
- Rangamati is the place where I was born.
Emphasis Connectors
- In fact, Actually
- She is very talented. In fact, she won three awards last year.
- He seems rude, but actually, he is very kind.
- It looks easy. In fact, it is very difficult.
Example Connectors
- For example
- I love citrus fruits, for example, oranges and lemons.
- Many animals hibernate, for example, bears and hedgehogs.
- Some countries have strict rules, for example, Singapore.