Transcript English connector

Reason:
Key word: Intention
Connectors: Because, because of, since, due to
a) I went to brads house because I like him.
b) I went there because of the tasty dinner.
c) Since you ve studied so will, you can go outside and play.
d) The driver was late due to traffic
Purpose:
Key word: Effect
Connectors: So (that), to (in order to)
a) I went to the party so I can dance
b) I go to the movies early to get better seats
Result:
Key word: conclusion
Connectors: Therefore, As a result, So, Thus, That’s why
a) The thing about this team is that its new, therefore disconcerting
b) The players were my heroes and therefore my dad was my hero because he was
the coach
Condition:
Key word: direction
Connectors: If, Unless, Otherwise, As long as, provided that
a) I will go if you go
b) Unless he gets hurried, he will miss the buss
c) He should get hurried, otherwise, he will miss the buss
d) You can go to the party as long as you came back before midnight
e) You can go to the party, providing /provided you came back before midnight
Introduction to sentence connectors in English:
Connectors are the words which combine two words, phrases and sentences together.
They have the same meaning of a conjunction but differ in their function. Difference
between conjunction and connectors: Conjunctions are used to connect a noun with
another
noun;
two
independent
clauses;
different
sentences;
a
group
of
words. Connectors are used to connect a large groups of words; phrases; sentences. For
example: Lisa and Ria are friends. Here "and" connects two nouns. It is a conjunction. I
broke my leg. However, I still feel great. Here "however' connects two groups of words,
which relate to each other.
List of Sentence Connectors in English. Given below is the list of most commonly used
sentence connectors in English with examples:
Connectors
Examples
So
I ve finished my tea; so has he.
Yet
Murder has no tongue. Yet it will speak.
However
At first he refused to go. Later, however, he decided to go.
Too
He is an idler. He is a gambler, too.
Equally
I admitted my error. Equally, the other driver made a mistake.
Further
The superintendent was suspended for impudence. Further, there was a charge of
corruption against him.
Moreover
I wonder why you want to marry Maria. She is vain; she is obstinate. Moreover, she is
not so rich as you think her to be.
Therefore
A is equal to B. B is equal to C. Therefore, A is equal to C.
As well.
There are three houses. I have purchased two already. I buy the third one as well.
Either
The kittens have not been fed; neither has been the puppy.
Or
She can¶t do it; nor can I, nor can you, nor can anybody.
In any case
He may apologize or not. In any case, I am not going to re-employ him.
On the contrary
You say he is my friend. On the contrary, he gave evidence against me in the court.
On the other hand
On the one hand he claims to be my friend; on the other hand he is always running me
down.
Connectors in English Grammar
Introduction to connectors in English grammar
The functions of connectors in English grammar are to combine sentences and to
express relationship between ideas. Connectors in English grammar help in improving
writing style by adding maturity and sophistication. It is important to use connectors in
English grammar to impart clarity to writing, and to make it easy to understand.
Types of Connectors in English Grammar. There are different types of connectors in
English grammar:
1. Coordinating conjunctions: combine phrases, clauses and sentences that have equal
grammatical function.
2. Subordinating conjunctions: combine elements with different grammatical function,
usually dependent and independent clauses.
3. Conjunctive adverbs: show logical relationship between two independent sentences.
4. Prepositions: Indicate relationship between things mentioned in a sentence.
Examples on Connectors in English Grammar Examples of sentences in which
connectors are used:
1. Excessive use of computers is stressful and can be harmful to your health.
(Coordinating conjunction)
2. Just as excessive use of computers is stressful, it can be harmful to your
health.(subordinating conjunction)
3. Excessive use of computers is stressful; similarly, it can be harmful to your health.
(Conjunctive adverb)
4. In addition to being stressful, excessive use of computers can be harmful to your
health. (Preposition)
c) Cancer cannot be cured. (Controlled) Suggested answer:
Nevertheless, it can be controlled to some extent. Note To express a similar idea we use
similarly and in the same way. 'Similarly' and 'In the same way' are used
interchangeably.