Connectives
Connectives are words or phrases that link sentences (or clauses) together.
Connectives can be conjunctions, prepositions or adverbs. Connectives
include transitional words or phrases like therefore, however, in addition, on
the other hand, for example.
A connective is a word or phrase that is used to connect
words/phrases/sentences together to form longer sentences and improve the
flow of writing. They can link ideas, provide additional information, compare
and contrast, indicate reasons and consequences, and more. Connectives
are also known as linking words or transition word
Connective devices can serve various purposes, including:
first, next, then, finally
Sequencing
Help organise ideas in a specific order.
and, also, furthermore
Addition
Indicate that more information is being added.
similarly, likewise, in the same way
Comparison
Show similarities between ideas.
but, however, on the other hand
Contrast
Highlight differences or contrasts between ideas.
because, therefore, so
Cause and Effect
Indicate reasons and consequences.
in conclusion, to sum up, overall
Conclusion
Signal the end of a discussion or a summary.
Connectives Exercises-1
Fill in the correct connectives and linking words from the list. There may
be more than one answer in some sentences.
AS LONG AS – BECAUSE - DESPITE – DUE TO - EVEN THOUGH –
HOWEVER - IN CASE - IN SPITE – NEVERTHELESS - THEREFORE
1. Take your camera with you, just ____________________ mine doesn't work.
2. _____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able
to play.
3. Bring an umbrella with you _____________________ it rains tomorrow.
4. Skiing is a safe sport __________________ you obey the rules on the slope.
5. All flights to and from London have been cancelled ________________ fog.
6. They arrived in time for the meeting _____________________ having to
travel in bad weather.
7. I like travelling by underground, _____________________ it gets pretty
crowded during rush hours.
8. She has been living in the country her whole life. _____________________,
she has decided she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.
9. We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. _____________________, transport
workers were on
10._____________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to
survive.
11._____________________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make
it in time.
12._____________________ of the low temperatures during the winter,
Moscow is always worth visiting
