CONNECTORS and CONJUNCTIONS
Connectors and Conjunctions join statements.
- Conjunctions join grammatically two independent or dependent clauses.
- Connectors are used between two separate sentences.
In this section we will look at the following linking words:
- Coordination: and, but, or
- Sequencing: at first, first of all, firstly, secondly, then, lastly, finally
- Expressing a consequence: consequently, as a result, so, then
- Giving a reason/expressing cause: because, because of, due to, as
- Contrasting ideas: however, but, although
- Adding information: and, also, too, besides, in addition
- Summarising: in conclusion, in summary
Coordination: and, but, or
To explain connectors and conjunctions, you can use the video 'Fanboys: Coordinating Conjunctions'. This video shows students how to remember...
Sequencing: at first, first of all, firstly, secondly, then, lastly, finally
Expressing sequencing: at first, first of all, firstly, secondly, then, lastly, finally. You can use the video ´Coordinating conjun...
Expressing a consequence: consequently, as a result, so, then
Expressing a consequence: consequently, as a result, so, then To introduce conjunctions to express consequences you can use the video Writing...
Giving a reason: because, because of, due to, as
You can introduce this grammar topic by providing your students with the basic definition of adverbs of reason. Use the video Adverb of reaso...
Contrasting idea: however, but, although
Contrasting idea: however, but, although You can use the video Conjunctions of contrast to explain the difference between although, despite a...
Adding information: and, aslo, too, besides, in addition
Adding information: and, also, too, besides, in addition. You can use the video Writing-Transitions-in addition,moreover, furthermore, anothe...
Summarising: in conclusion, in summary
There are some English phrases that can be used to give a summary of the information already said or written. In general, these phrases go at the begi...