Definition and Examples of Sentence Connectors

Sentence Connectors 

Sentence connectors usually connect two sentences and highlight the relationship between them. The purpose for which a sentence connector is used is given with some examples.

1. To show addition:

and

also besides

furthermore

moreover

in addition

Examples:

This food is very tasty. It is also nutritious. Mina is pretty. Besides. she is intelligent. This house is very old. Moreover, the price is too high.

2. To show contrast:

but

however

nevertheless

unlike

on the other hand 

on the contrary 

Instead

Examples:

I like dogs. But I hate cats.

Hamid is not foolish. On the contrary, he is very clever. He doesn't study at all. Instead, he sits and day-dreams.

3. To show comparison:

likewise

similarly

Examples:

A garrulous person is seldom loved by others. Likewise, a reticent person is not always well liked. Parents love their children. Similarly, children love their parents.

4. To show emphasis:

In fact

certainly

indeed

as a matter of fact

Examples:

Though Mina is a proud girl. everyone likes her. In fact, she is often sorrounded by a number of young men. I seldom travel. As a matter of fact I hate travelling.

5. To introduce an example:

for example

for instance

that is

in other words

Examples:

Karim has no manners at all. For example, he cut me dead in the street.

Money cannot insure happiness. For instance, although Mr Hakim is rich, he is very unhappy.

6. To introduce a result:

so

therefore

consequently

as a result

hence

accordingly

Examples:

The weather was bad. So, I stayed indoors.

Hasina was ill. Therefore, she was absent from school yesterday. He did not pay the telephone bill. As a result, his telephone was disconnected.

7. To introduce a conclusion:

in short

in conclusion

to sum up

finally in a word

Examples:

Mina did not answer my letter; she refused to talk to me when I called on her. In short, she behaved rudely. Kamal is handsome: he is rich: he has a beautiful wife. In a word, he is very fortunate.

8. To show a sequence: 

first 

second 

next

Examples:

If you want to do well in your examination, you have to do these things: First, you must attend your classes regularly. Second, you must do your homework. Third, you must review your notes frequently.