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The document discusses different types of logical connectors used to link ideas between sentences and give coherence to paragraphs. It provides examples of connectors used to show addition, comparison, contrast, and result. Logical connectors like however, moreover, similarly, and likewise are used to link ideas, while sequence connectors such as firstly, secondly, next, and finally are used to describe processes or procedures in a sequential order. Common errors in using logical connectors are also highlighted.

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Connectors

The document discusses different types of logical connectors used to link ideas between sentences and give coherence to paragraphs. It provides examples of connectors used to show addition, comparison, contrast, and result. Logical connectors like however, moreover, similarly, and likewise are used to link ideas, while sequence connectors such as firstly, secondly, next, and finally are used to describe processes or procedures in a sequential order. Common errors in using logical connectors are also highlighted.

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CONNECTORS

1. Logical Connectors are used to link ideas from one sentence to the next
and to give paragraphs coherence.
2. Read the following sentences.
Your house is small.
My house is very big.
It can be:
Your house is small. However, my house is very big.
Your house is small; however, my house is very big.
However shows contrast between the two houses.
Below is a list of logical connectors.
a) To show addition ideas:
In addition
Moreover
Furthermore
Besides/besides that
Likewise
Additionally
Similarly
Example:
She is clever. Moreover, she is hardworking.
I work hard. Similarly, I play hard.
You are glad to see me. Likewise, I am glad too.
b) To compare persons, places, animals and objects:
For example
For instance
Similarly
Likewise
Example:
I have been to many places. For example, I have been to London,
France and Uganda.
Orange tastes very sweet. Similarly, mango tastes as sweet.
c) To show contrast/ a problem that conflicts with the situation or
viewpoint:

However

Nevertheless

On the other hand

Instead
Example:
Sam is lazy. However, his sister is hardworking.
d) To show result:

Therefore

Hence

As a result

As a consequence

Thus
Example:

My brother eats too much. Therefore, he is overweight.


TIPS: When using logical connectors, you have to place a comma(,) after
using them.
Sequence Connectors
1. We use sequence connectors to show the sequence when we describe a
process or procedure.
Example:
Firstly/ first
Secondly / second
Next
Later
After that
then
In conclusion
Finally
COMMON ERRORS
He is kind; however, he is generous
He is kind; moreover, he is generous
She likes fruits, besides, pineapples
She likes fruits; for example,
and oranges.
pineapples and oranges.
My college is small, moreover, he
My college is small; however, her
college is big.
college is big.
He is nice, however, everyone likes
He is nice; as a result, everyone
him.
likes him.
I study hard; moreover, I pass with
I study hard; therefore, I pass with
good results.
good results.
Prepared by: PORSHOTHMAN ELENGGOVEN
SMJK CHUNG HUA

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