Advanced Connectors & Conjunctions
Adding Connectors
| Connector | Formality | Example |
|---|---|---|
| and | neutral | I like tea and coffee. |
| also | neutral | She also speaks French. |
| in addition | formal | In addition, the hotel has a pool. |
| furthermore | formal | Furthermore, the study shows... |
| moreover | formal | Moreover, it is cost-effective. |
| as well as | neutral | She speaks French as well as German. |
Contrast Connectors (Contrasting)
| Connector | Formality | Example |
|---|---|---|
| but | neutral | I like tea, but not coffee. |
| however | formal | I like tea. However, I don't drink it often. |
| although / though | neutral | Although it rained, we went out. |
| despite / in spite of | formal | Despite the rain, we went out. |
| on the other hand | formal | Cars are fast. On the other hand, bikes are healthier. |
| nevertheless | formal | It was raining. Nevertheless, we went out. |
Cause Connectors
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| because | I stayed home because it was raining. |
| since | Since it was late, we left. |
| as | As he was tired, he went to bed. |
| due to | The delay was due to bad weather. |
| because of | We stayed home because of the rain. |
Result Connectors
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| so | It was raining, so I stayed home. |
| therefore | It's raining. Therefore, the game is cancelled. |
| as a result | She studied hard. As a result, she passed. |
| consequently | He ate too much. Consequently, he felt sick. |
Purpose Connectors
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| to | I went to the store to buy milk. |
| in order to | She studies hard in order to pass. |
| so that | I saved money so that I could travel. |