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Conjunctions
& Linking
Adverbs
ENGLISH CONNECTORS
Sentence connectors are a great way to express yourself in increasingly complex ways.
BEFORE:
“I would recommend my company to anyone looking for a job.
I have enjoyed working there.
They gave the best compensation package I’ve ever received. “
AFTER:
“I would definitely recommend my company to anyone looking for a job as
I have certainly enjoyed working there, and they, without a doubt, offer the
best compensation package of any company I’ve worked for.”
DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE
Can you use connectors to make this a more complex phrase?
I woke up at 7AM.
I ate breakfast.
I went to work at 8AM.
(Hint: first, second, next, finally, before, afterwards, then)
DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE
Well, I first woke up at 7AM, and afterwards ate breakfast; finally, I went to work at 8AM.
First I woke up at 7AM and ate breakfast, before I went to work
at 8AM.
example 1:
example 2:
ADDING INFORMATION
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
She talked to 10 doctors today.
She gave 2 presentations.
She met her boss for lunch.
(Hint: Besides, Furthermore, In addition
Additionally, Moreover)
ADDING INFORMATION
In addition to talking to 10 doctors, she gave 2 presentations; moreover, she met
her boss for lunch.
She talked to 10 doctors, and she gave 2 presentations; Furthermore, she met
her boss for lunch.
Example 1:
Example 2:
TO PROVE A POINT
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
Michael was an excellent salesman.
Michael won the Top Salesman Award last year.
(Hint: because, in fact, obviously, evidently)
TO PROVE A POINT
Example 1:
Obviously, Michael was an excellent salesman because.
he won the Top Salesman Award last year.
Example 2:
Michael was an excellent salesman; in fact, he won
the Top Salesman Award last year.
TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
The beach was a lot of fun.
It rained.
(Hint: however, although, despite, still)
TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Example 1
The beach was a lot of fun, however, it rained.
Example 2
Although it rained, the beach was still
a lot of fun.
TO EXPRESS TIME
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
Please email me (by) tomorrow.
I will reply soon.
(Hint: within; by this time; thereafter; soon after; immediately, as soon as)
TO EXPRESS TIME
Example 1
Please email me within a day, and I will
reply as soon as possible.
Example 2
Please email me by this time tomorrow,
and I will reply soon after.
TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
He was late.
He was disciplined by his boss.
(Hint: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus)
TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT
Example 1
He was late, and consequently, disciplined
by his boss.
He was late, therefore, he was disciplined
by his boss.
TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
They are the best bank.
I trust them.
(Hint: definitely, certainly without a doubt, always, naturally,)
TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS
Example 1
They are definitely the best bank, and .
I trust them without a doubt.
Example 2
Without a doubt, they are certainly
the best bank; naturally ,I always trust them.
TO OFFER EXAMPLES
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
The office is too small.
Two people must share 1 desk.
The bathroom is used for storage.
(Hint: for example, for instance, to illustrate,)
TO OFFER EXAMPLES
Example 1
The office is too small; for example, two people
must share 1 desk and the bathroom is used for
storage.
Example 2
The office is too small; to illustrate, two people
must share 1 desk. Furthermore the bathroom is
used for storage.
TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
Our product is very effective.
Patients’ symptoms have improved.
(Hint: To summarize, in conclusion, to conclude, as I have shown, as we have seen,
thus, hence, as a result)
TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE
Can you make this into 1 sentence?
As I have shown, our product is very
effective, thus, patients’ symptoms have
improved.
To summarize, patients’ symptoms have
improved, hence, our product is very
effective.
CONNECTOR QUIZ
______all her friends were on holiday, she
stayed home and organized her house.
a) Because of
b) Since
c) For
They closed the business ______the great
losses.
a) because of
b) despite
c) although
Tom is successful; ___, his brother Ted isn’t.
a. therefore
b. however
c. otherwise
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a. Consequently
b. Furthermore
c. Otherwise
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good
articles.
a. Moreover
b. Nevertheless
c. However
Jack wasn't tired, ___, he took a nap.
a. Otherwise
b. Hence
c. Though
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of
water.
a. despite this
b. moreover
c. furthermore
The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our
trip.
a. Furthermore
b. Besides
c. Therefore
You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see
that movie.
a. otherwise
b. although
c. besides
That house isn't big enough for us! ___, it's too
expensive.
a. In addition
b. Hence
c. Although

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English Connectors

  • 2. Sentence connectors are a great way to express yourself in increasingly complex ways. BEFORE: “I would recommend my company to anyone looking for a job. I have enjoyed working there. They gave the best compensation package I’ve ever received. “ AFTER: “I would definitely recommend my company to anyone looking for a job as I have certainly enjoyed working there, and they, without a doubt, offer the best compensation package of any company I’ve worked for.”
  • 3. DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE Can you use connectors to make this a more complex phrase? I woke up at 7AM. I ate breakfast. I went to work at 8AM. (Hint: first, second, next, finally, before, afterwards, then)
  • 4. DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE Well, I first woke up at 7AM, and afterwards ate breakfast; finally, I went to work at 8AM. First I woke up at 7AM and ate breakfast, before I went to work at 8AM. example 1: example 2:
  • 5. ADDING INFORMATION Can you make this into 1 sentence? She talked to 10 doctors today. She gave 2 presentations. She met her boss for lunch. (Hint: Besides, Furthermore, In addition Additionally, Moreover)
  • 6. ADDING INFORMATION In addition to talking to 10 doctors, she gave 2 presentations; moreover, she met her boss for lunch. She talked to 10 doctors, and she gave 2 presentations; Furthermore, she met her boss for lunch. Example 1: Example 2:
  • 7. TO PROVE A POINT Can you make this into 1 sentence? Michael was an excellent salesman. Michael won the Top Salesman Award last year. (Hint: because, in fact, obviously, evidently)
  • 8. TO PROVE A POINT Example 1: Obviously, Michael was an excellent salesman because. he won the Top Salesman Award last year. Example 2: Michael was an excellent salesman; in fact, he won the Top Salesman Award last year.
  • 9. TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST Can you make this into 1 sentence? The beach was a lot of fun. It rained. (Hint: however, although, despite, still)
  • 10. TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST Example 1 The beach was a lot of fun, however, it rained. Example 2 Although it rained, the beach was still a lot of fun.
  • 11. TO EXPRESS TIME Can you make this into 1 sentence? Please email me (by) tomorrow. I will reply soon. (Hint: within; by this time; thereafter; soon after; immediately, as soon as)
  • 12. TO EXPRESS TIME Example 1 Please email me within a day, and I will reply as soon as possible. Example 2 Please email me by this time tomorrow, and I will reply soon after.
  • 13. TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT Can you make this into 1 sentence? He was late. He was disciplined by his boss. (Hint: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus)
  • 14. TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT Example 1 He was late, and consequently, disciplined by his boss. He was late, therefore, he was disciplined by his boss.
  • 15. TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS Can you make this into 1 sentence? They are the best bank. I trust them. (Hint: definitely, certainly without a doubt, always, naturally,)
  • 16. TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS Example 1 They are definitely the best bank, and . I trust them without a doubt. Example 2 Without a doubt, they are certainly the best bank; naturally ,I always trust them.
  • 17. TO OFFER EXAMPLES Can you make this into 1 sentence? The office is too small. Two people must share 1 desk. The bathroom is used for storage. (Hint: for example, for instance, to illustrate,)
  • 18. TO OFFER EXAMPLES Example 1 The office is too small; for example, two people must share 1 desk and the bathroom is used for storage. Example 2 The office is too small; to illustrate, two people must share 1 desk. Furthermore the bathroom is used for storage.
  • 19. TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE Can you make this into 1 sentence? Our product is very effective. Patients’ symptoms have improved. (Hint: To summarize, in conclusion, to conclude, as I have shown, as we have seen, thus, hence, as a result)
  • 20. TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE Can you make this into 1 sentence? As I have shown, our product is very effective, thus, patients’ symptoms have improved. To summarize, patients’ symptoms have improved, hence, our product is very effective.
  • 22. ______all her friends were on holiday, she stayed home and organized her house. a) Because of b) Since c) For
  • 23. They closed the business ______the great losses. a) because of b) despite c) although
  • 24. Tom is successful; ___, his brother Ted isn’t. a. therefore b. however c. otherwise
  • 25. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late. a. Consequently b. Furthermore c. Otherwise
  • 26. I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles. a. Moreover b. Nevertheless c. However
  • 27. Jack wasn't tired, ___, he took a nap. a. Otherwise b. Hence c. Though
  • 28. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water. a. despite this b. moreover c. furthermore
  • 29. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip. a. Furthermore b. Besides c. Therefore
  • 30. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that movie. a. otherwise b. although c. besides
  • 31. That house isn't big enough for us! ___, it's too expensive. a. In addition b. Hence c. Although