connectors or linkers

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What are connectors or linkers?

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Connectors or linkers are words or phrases that connect clauses or sentences, helping to establish relationships between ideas.

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What is the function of the connector 'but'?

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The connector 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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He loves his wife, but she doesn’t love him.

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What is the function of the connector 'and'?

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The connector 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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He always gets up early and he arrives late.

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What is the function of the connector 'while'?

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The connector 'while' is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'while'.

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My teacher was speaking, while I was writing.

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What is the function of the connector 'then'?

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The connector 'then' is used to indicate a sequence of events.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'then'.

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Melissa started cooking, then she dropped the meal.

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What is the function of the connector 'because'?

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The connector 'because' is used to show reason or cause.