Connectors

A connector is a word that is used to join words or sentences

RULES
Linking words are extremely important since they indicate the relationship between ideas. Note
that connectives can be grouped in two different ways. Firstly, they can be grouped according to
meaning.

TYPE
Opposition

Listing and adding

Time and
sequence

Cause/effect

Contrast

CONNECTOR
But
However
Although
Despite, in spite of
nevertheless
and
in addition,
additionally,
furthermore,
moreover, also, along
with, besides, first,
finally, then, too, last,
etc.
Next, soon, later,
after, afterward,
since, at last, and so
on, immediately, etc.
Because, so, because
of, for, therefore, as a
result, due to, for
(cause), etc
But, whereas, while,
in contrast, on the
other hand, etc.

EXAMPLE
Susan is very fat but very active.
Harry is intelligent however he is lazy.
The bridge fell though it was made of stones.
In spite of the stressful nature of high level
positions, professionals can learn to manage
their stress levels
I met by friend in the park and invited her to
tea.
She likes listening metal music also epic music.
The documents will be scrutinized by the
police. Then they will be sent back to the
relevant authority.

We will come after we complete the work.

You will enjoy the concert since you love
music.
She didnt answer me because she was busy.
She was ill so she didnt read her letters

While high level positions are stressful at

times, the financial rewards make these
positions very desirable indeed

Examples:

Lydia likes to sing and dance when she is happy.

We can paint our house red or white but we must select a good painter.

Harry is intelligent however he is lazy. He must wake up or he will regret it.

I left the party because I was bored, moreover it was quite late.

He was sad and tired along with being very hungry when a
wizard appeared and offered him food however he laid down some
conditions.

He is cheerful though he has worked the whole day.

I allowed him in as I thought he was a friend but he tried to

rob me.

A)

Read the sentences underline the correct liking words and match them with
the pictures:

1.

He went to lie down because / so that he was ill.

2.

It was Marks birthday, so / for example he gave a party.

3.

The car was very fast; however / while it is very expensive.

4.

I washed the dishes despite / while Mary was watching TV.

5.

He screamed when / then he heard a terrible noise.

6.

In order to / although Sam is young, he is very sensible.

7.

He phoned home in case / in order to tell his mother what happened.

8.

She began making dinner as soon as / while she got home.

B) Join these sentences by using the word given in brackets

A) I left school early. I didnt feel well. (because)
__________________________________________

B) I would like to come to the party. I am busy. (but)

__________________________________________

C) I had just arrived. The telephone rang. (when)

___________________________________________

C) Fill in the blanks with the most suitable linking word.

A) I went for a walk _________ the weather was great. (because / but)
B) I like going to the beach, _________ I never go at midday. ( so / but)
C) It was raining, _________ we decided to stay at home. (or / because)
D) I opened the door _________ I looked out. (but / and)
E) _________ the film ended, we went to bed. (and / when)
F) She is 15 years old _________ she looks younger. (but/ so)

D) Link the two sentences using the words in brackets:

Susan cleaned the window. Lucy washed the floor. (while)
__________________________________________________________
b)
She put on the coat. She went to school. (then)
______________________________________________________________
c)
John missed the bus. He arrived to school on time. (although)
_______________________________________________________________
d)
She went to the doctor. She was feeling ill. (because)
a)

e)
It was cold. They made a fire. (so)
______________________________________________________________
f)
He brushed his teeth. He went to bed. (before)
______________________________________________________________

F) Match column A with column B to make correct sentences:

1.

John phoned Mary

a) after she had collected her things.

2.

Mary called a taxi

b) So they made a fire.

3.

Fred was dismissed

c) but she wasnt at home.

4.

They were feeling cold

5.

Although I prefer Carol

d) I dont think she isnt the right person for

the job.

6.

I made a sandwich

e) because he was always late for work.

f)

because I was hungry.