The document discusses how connectives can be used to join ideas between two sentences. It provides examples of connectives that show contrast, such as "however" and "nevertheless"; show result, such as "therefore" and "as a result"; add information, such as "furthermore" and "moreover"; and indicate time, such as "meanwhile" and "in the meantime". The document also includes self-assessment questions and examples to illustrate the proper use of these different types of connectives.

1. Grammar
Grammar
Connectives
Connectives

2. We can use connectives to join ideas between two
sentences. We can use them to:
Show Contrast: however, nevertheless
Show Contrast: however, nevertheless
Ms Ho explained the answer to me twice. However,
Ms Ho explained the answer to me twice. However,
II still didn’t understand it.
still didn’t understand it.
The tickets were very expensive. s
The tickets were very expensive. s
Nevertheless, they sold out quickly.
Nevertheless, they sold out quickly.

3. We can use connectives to join ideas between two
sentences. We can use them to:
Show Result: therefore, as a result
Show Result: therefore, as a result
Ms Au is ill today. Therefore, our Maths
Ms Au is ill today. Therefore, our Maths
lesson will be taught by Mr Chan instead.
lesson will be taught by Mr Chan instead.
The weather was bad. As a result, the
The weather was bad. As a result, the
outdoor concert was cancelled.
outdoor concert was cancelled.

4. We can use connectives to join ideas between two
sentences. We can use them to:
Add information: furthermore, moreover
Add information: furthermore, moreover
Mr Tang is an excellent teacher. Furthermore, he is
Mr Tang is an excellent teacher. Furthermore, he is
popular with his student.
popular with his student.
The hotel is comfortable. Moreover,
The hotel is comfortable. Moreover,
its location is convenient.
its location is convenient.

5. We can use connectives to join ideas between two
sentences. We can use them to:
Indicate Time: meanwhile, in the meantime
Indicate Time: meanwhile, in the meantime
Dad is asking someone for directions. Meanwhile, Mum
Dad is asking someone for directions. Meanwhile, Mum
is looking at the map.
is looking at the map.
My brother was repairing my computer.
My brother was repairing my computer.
In the meantime, we were making dinner.
In the meantime, we were making dinner.

6. Show Contrast: however, nevertheless
Show Contrast: however, nevertheless
Show Result: therefore, as a result
Show Result: therefore, as a result
Add information: furthermore, moreover
Add information: furthermore, moreover
Indicate Time: meanwhile, in the meantime
Indicate Time: meanwhile, in the meantime

7. Self-assessment : What have you learnt?
Show Contrast: _________, ___________
Show Contrast: _________, ___________
Show Result: _____________, _________________
Show Result: _____________, _________________
Add information:
Add information: ______________, ___________
______________, ___________
Indicate Time: ___________, _____________________
Indicate Time: ___________, _____________________

8. Self-assessment : What have you learnt?
Show Contrast: However Nevertheless
_________, ___________
Show Contrast: _________, ___________
Therefore As a result
Show Result: _____________, _________________
Show Result: _____________, _________________
Add information:Furthermore ___________
Add information: ______________,
Moreover
______________, ___________
In the meantime
Indicate Time:Meanwhile _____________________
Indicate Time: ___________,
___________, _____________________

9. EXAMPLE (1):
• A fire broke out. As a result, everyone had
to leave home as soon as possible.

10. EXAMPLE (2):
• Susan loves to serve the community and
protect others. Therefore, she wants to be
a police officer.

11. EXAMPLE (3):
• Peter has applied a long annual leave.
Furthermore, he has arranged a trip to a
Pacific Island.

12. EXAMPLE (4):
Carol was waiting for a bus when her mobile
phone rang.

13. The end