Connectors

Connectors

What connectors are used for . ?

 words linking two similar elements in a sentence. Logical connectors are used to join or connect two ideas that have a particular relationship. These relationships can be: sequential (time), reason and purpose, adversative (opposition, contrast and / or unexpected result), condition.

We can use addition connectors when we want to add one phrase to another or give extra information. Obviously, the most common of these is “and”, while the other addition connectors give a bit more emphasis and are also more common in written English. 

​Addition connectors

​​Furthermore

​​Besides that

​​what's more

moreover

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Contrast connectors are used to present a contradiction between ideas. This is where connectors such as however, although, nevertheless, and in spite of being used.

Example: I think his idea is great. Nonetheless, it’s too expensive.

contrast connectors