Sentence Connectors

In simple words, what are connectors?

Connectors are words that link two or

more ideas, which otherwise would

seem separate.

Idea # 1

Food and drink prices in London are very high.

Idea # 2

Renting an apartment in London is very expensive.

Using a connector to link idea # 1 and idea # 2:

Food and drink prices in London are very high,

furthermore, renting an aparment (over there) is very

expensive.

Sentence connectors are used to show:

Addition

Contrast

Show / Effect

Opposition

Most familiar connectors:

And

But

So

Connectors showing ADDITION

And

In addition,

Additionally,

Furthermore,

Moreover,

Also

Not only…but also

As well as

Examples: High level positions are stressful at times, and

can be harmful to your health.

High level positions are stressful at times;

furthermore, they can be harmful to your health.

Now You: not only…but also

as well as

Connectors showing OPPOSITION

But

Although

Despite the fact that

However

Nevertheless

Despite

In spite of

Examples:High level positions are stressful at times;

nevertheless, professionals can learn to manage

their stress levels.

In spite of the stressful nature of high level

positions, professionals can learn to manage their

stress levels.

Now You: Although, However

Connectors showing CAUSE - EFFECT

So (effect)

For (cause)

Because

Since

Therefore

As a result,

Consequently

Because of

Due to

Examples:Professionals can sometimes be extremely

impatient, for their positions are at times rather

stressful.

Due to the stressful nature of high level positions,

professionals can sometimes be extremely

impatient.

Now You: Since, therefore, as a result