CONNECTORS

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Khoriah Linrmi Siregar (0403232094)
M.Khairul Fikri (0403232099)
 Definition of
Connectors
English connectors are small words and phrases that help you connect
sentences,paragraphs and ideas. Used in spoken and written English,
these words help make your English sound more logical and structured.
You can think of connectors like threads that hold the beads of a
necklace together.
 Type of Connectors
1.Connectors fof Cause and Effect

Because Due to As a result

-Indicates effect
- To show the effect - Indicates cause
-When followed by“of”,indicates Cause.
- Placed at the
- Placed in the middle of the -Placed at the beginning of a sentence
beginning of a sentence
sentences -Used in writing and Conversation.
- Often used in writing.
- Used in writing Example: “As a result of her bad
Example: “Due to Jack’s
and Conversation. behavior, she wasn’t allowed to go
sickness, he missed
to the party”.
Example: “Sheila was late for two weeks of work”.
“We didn’t sell many
school because her car ran out “Due to our budget, we can’t
products last month As a result, our
go on vacation this year”.
f gas”. “I’m hungry because I profit was less than normal”.
didn’t eat breakfast”.
The refore Thus Consequently
-Similar to “therefore” -Indicates effect (comes
-Indicates outcome orconclusion
-Used at the end or beginning of from the word “consequence”)
-Used at the end or beginning of new
new paragraphs -Similar to “as a result”
paragraphs
-Also often used in writing. -Typically used in writing.
-Often used in Writing. Example:“Learning a new Example:”Ben didn’t study

Example: “Apples are red and language takes time. for his exam. Consequently, he

bananas are Yellow. Therefore, they Thus, you have tobe Consistant”. received a bad grade”.

aren’t the same”. “Bob was extremely good at “Leah has only cooked once
baseball in high school. Thus, in her life. Consequently,
“Julia tries a new recipe everyday.
he continued to play she’s very bad at it”.
Therefore, she’shad lots of
in college”.
practice cooking”.
 2.English Connectors for Illustration

For instance, For example Such as like As an example

-Used in everyday conversation -Similar to “for example”
-Used in everyday conversation
and in writing -Often used in Writing.
an in writing
-Can be used to give examples Example:“ He’s a dangerous
-Most popular ways to give example. and list things. criminal. As an example, he

Example: “I have good reason to Example:“If you learn english, killed six women befor

believe that she is a bright student. there are many career options being tracked down
open to you, such asteaching, by the police”.
For example she was able to solve a
journalism, advertising an
difficult math problem in half time
so On”.
that everyone else Did”.
“My father loves Italian food,
“Learning grammar is hard sometimes. like

For instance, I spent four hours trying pizza, pasta and Ravioli”.

to learn how to use the Conditional”.

 3.English Connectors of Emphasis

Actualy As a matter of fact In fact

-Used in writing and conversations -Similar to “as a matter of fact”
-Used quite often.
-Used to indicate a fact -Used in writing and
-Used at the beginning,middle or
supporting an opinion stated conversations.
even the end of sentences.
Beforehand Example: “We haven’t had
-Used in writing and Example: “Spanish is one of the most any success using this method
conversations. commonly spoken languages in the in the past. In fact, I don’t
Example: “Actually, I think United States. As a matter of fact, think it’ll work this time

learning English was one of the

there are 57 million Speakers”. Either”.

best decisions I’ve ever made”. “Going vegan is actually pretty easy. “I love chocolate chip cookies.

“Using English connectors isn’t As a matter of fact, I don’t In fact, I make them
new. Actually, it’s more common miss meat at all”. Everyday”.
than you think”.
Most Importantly Especially Most notably
-Used to emphasize that
-As the phrase suggests, it’s used -Used to highlight a
a point (or several points)
to highlight or emphasize a point point or several points.
is important.
that’s more important than -Used in writing and
_Usually appears in writing.
theothers already stated. conversations.
Example: “Thomas Edison is
Example: “I don’t think you
Example: “Most importantly,
credited with many discoveries,
should say that to
without sunlight, there would be most notably the invention of
Leah, especially
no life on this planet”. the light bulb”.
since she’s upset right now”.
“When writing an essay, you have “Mark Twain is a famous writer,
“I love listening to music,
to be organized. Most importantly, most notably for his book
especiallyrock and roll”.
you have to be clear about what “Adventures of

you want to say”. Huckleberry Finn”.

 4.English Connectors for Comparison

Of particular significance Similarly In the same way , in the

-Only used in writing. -Used to say the next point is same manner
-Used to say that something is similar to the previousone. -Can be intercangedable
worth nothing -Used in writing with “similarly”.
(compared to others) and Conversations. -Used in writing and
Example: “Of particular Example: “Cats enjoy playing conversations.
significance is his work on child with yarn. Similarly, dogs Example: “I love reading
phychology”. love chasing after balls”. books. In the same way, my
“The discovery of a new “Birds build nests to protect brother loves playing sports.
species is of particular their eggs. Similarly,squirrels People need a balanced diet to
significance to the use holes in trees to stay healthy. In the same
field of biology”. protect their babies”. manner,animals need a
variety of foods, too.
Additionally Moreover As well as Like
-Used to add to a point made previously. -Used to give examples.
-Can be used instead of
-Usually appear in writing. Used at the -Used to show how two
“and” -Used in writing
beginning of new paragraphs to ensure things are alike.
and conversations.
they’re connected to overall topics. -Used in writing and
Example: “My sister is a
-Used as transitions (that is, these words conversations.
painter as well as an
make new sentences and paragraphs Example: “Andrew
excellent Dancer”.
flow with other). often goes to concerts,
Example: “The nove; revolves around the “Physics contains a lot of like his cousin”.
love between two people of different social science as well as math”. ” He talks to me like
classes. Additionally, it explores racism in we’re strangers”.
America in the 20th century”.
” Learning a language with flashcards is a
method lots of people use. Moreover, it’s
great for remembering
everythingyou’ve learned”.
 5.English Connectors for Contrast

Likewise Whereas Although,Even though

-Similar to “also” and -Similar to “while”. -Used in writing and
“similarly”. -Used in writing and conversations.
-Used in writing conversations. Example: “Although Rose
Example: “She prefers tea Example: “Bill is good was a hard-working student,
over coffee. Likewise, her at writing, whereas she failed the
bestfriend also favours tea”. Mariaa is good at entrance exam”.
“My friend Emily likewise Speaking”. “Even though
studied English”. “Spanish has verb you’re young,
conjugations, you’re very mature”.
whereas Chinese
doesn't”.
However On the other hand In spite of
-Similar to “but”. -Similar to “even though”
-Used in writing and
-Used in writing and or “although”.
conversations.
conversations. -Used in writing and
Example: “I like sunny
Example: “You’re very conversations.
weather. On the other
healthy! However, Example: “In spite of the rain,
hand, my friend prefers
you still need to exercise”. we went for a walk and
rainy Seasons”.
“Salads are good for enjoyed the fresh air. Kate and
you. However, they can be “Eating chocolate every Mary are good friends, in
expensive”. once in a while is okay. On spite of their different
the other hand, eating personalities.
chocolate everyday is bad
for your health”.
 6.English Connectors for Sequence

Despite On the contrary Firstly Secondly

-More common way to -Used in writing
-Mostly used in writing.
say “in spite of”. and conversations.
Example: “I don’t think he’s
-used in writing and Example: “Firstly, you need
conversations. guilty.on the contrary, I think to mix the flour, baking soda
Example: “Despite being he’s innocent and and cocoa powder
warned, she still together. Secondly,
deserves a chance
went into the scary wood”. you need to
“I want to get more work to explain himself”. carefully add the milk”.
done, despite bein tired”. “Many people believe that
Earth is the only planet

with living creatures. On the

contrary, I believe in aliens”.

Firs of all Second of all In the firs place Lastly
-Similar to “firstly… -Used to state
-Used in writing and
secondly…” the last point of a topic
conversations.
-Used in writing and -Used in writing and
Example: “I love ice cream
conversations. conversations.
because, in the first place, it’s
Example: “I think learning Example: “Lastly, the
delicious. Also it cools me down
another languages is easy, first effects of the chemicals
on hot days”.
of all, it only takes a few must be taken ino
minutes a day. Second of all, “Learning a new language is Consideration”.
anuone can do it”. important because, in the first “Lastly, I organize my desk
“First of all, I check my emails. place, it expands your before leaving the office”.
Second of all, I reply to communication skills. In the

important messages”. second place, it opens up new

opportunities”.
 7.English Connectors for Conclusion

Finally In Conclusion To summarize

-When used in writing, it’s an Used in formal writing Used in writing and
excellent way to begin the last as a way to begin conversations.
or the second to the last the last or "concluding" Example: “To summarize,
paragraph. paragraph in an you need to
-When used in speech, you can essay or report. directly confront
use it to give the final Example: “In conclusion, Kevin about the
istructions or end a we can’t ignore the matter we’ve just
conversations. role modern science discussed.
Exmple: “Finally, mix all the plays in our
ingredients well”. everyday lives”.
“Finally, after editing the
document, I proofread for any
errors”.
 Different of Connectors and Conjunctions

All in all Defenitional Connectors Defenition Conjunctions

Used in -Used for proceeding with -Used to conjoin or a part of a sentence.
conversations the statement, not for the -Conjunctions rely on the knowledge the
(though may assumed knowledge of reader already knows.
also be used in writing) readers. -Conjunctions imply or carry forward the same
Example: “All in all, -Connectors are used for the idea.
organizing a surprise separation of ideas. -They don’t begin any new ideas.
birthday Example: “However, the staff Example: “She doesn’t like parties
party for josh was was rude to her, she has but she loves enjoys”.
certainly worth it. always loved to go to the “She failed because she didn’t study”.
same place”. “They love to read and write together although
”Eventually, this they have a different set of ideas”.
too shall pass”. “Sam as well as his parents planned for a
vacation to the Bahamas”.