Connectors

Purpose

Use in a text

also, in addition, furthermore, moreover, as well as, etc.

to add another piece of information

Ali cares about her parents. Also, He helps her friends.

Compare- likewise, similarly, in the same way, etc. Contrast- although, however, on the contrary, etc.

to compare and contrast

My mother loves tea with sugar although she is a diabetic patient. Likewise, she loves to taste sweets.

for example, such as, for instance, like, etc.

to give evidence/ example

Blended learning have different benefits, for instance, saving time and money.

Cause- because, due to, since, etc. Effect- consequently, as a result, therefore, so, etc.

to show cause and effect/ the consequences of an action

I couldn’t sleep well last night because it was noisy outside. As a result, I feel dizzy and can’t concentrate on the class.

firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally, then, after that, in the end, etc.

to make a sequence

I am making a plan. Firstly, I will list all the subjects according to the dates. Next, I will make a time frame to revise all the subjects. Then,..

particularly, especially, mainly, etc.

to give emphasis on something or someone

Communication in English is a must for all students, especially for those who want to study abroad.

in conclusion, to conclude, to summarise, therefore, overall, etc.

to summarise/ conclude ideas

we are gradually losing our green Bangladesh. Therefore, it is high time we need to be aware of environment issues.