Use of connectors in English.

1. Connectors
Improve your writing

2. Addition
both … and …
Both Jane and her father are good cooks
… as well as …
The course involves developing reading techniques as well as writing skills.
Furthermore, …
Furthermore, we must organise a rota for the housework
Moreover ….
Moreover, pet owners are less likely to suffer from stress-related diseases.
In addition to …
In addition to this, there are more advantages to doing exercise regularly.
Not only … , but also … Not only did he arrive late, but he was also drunk.
On top of …
On top of that, appearances can be deceptive.

3. Reason
because
She was late because it was the rush hour and there were
traffic jams.
due to /owing to
since
The flight was delayed due to the bad weather
They soon became friends, since they had so much in
common.
as
left.
We had lots of things to prepare as we had only one week

4. Result
so
Anne wanted to learn English quickly so she took a crash
course.
therefore
They loved peace and quiet. Therefore, they moved to the
country.
as a result
She gave up smoking. As a result, her health improved soon.

5. Contrast
but ...
I would write Christmas cards, but I’m just too lazy.
although …
Although he was ill, he worked hard.
whereas, while ...
My partner wants to go out, whereas I prefer to stay in.
On the other hand ...
Flying is faster. On the other hand, it’s more expensive.

6. Purpose
to, in order to, so as to
We joined the club in order to make friends.
so that
After washing the dishes, put them here so that they dry.