Connectors in English Grammar: Simple Guide to

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What are connectors? Connectors in English grammar are basically conjunctive words
that are used for connecting similar elements present in a sentence. There are different
connectors in English that can be used for expressing your thoughts in a better way.
Smart use of linkers can omit the requirement of single sentences and help in connecting
the sentence in a more logical way.

In this article, you will not only know the various kinds of sentence connectors but will also
get simple linker examples that will help you in understanding the meaning of connectors.
So, let the journey begin.

Connectors in English Grammar

There are different types of connectors in English and each of those has a different use.
So, how to use connectors? Let’s check all of those sentence connectors and the
examples.

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Contrast

Logical connectors Sentence Linkers example

to show the contrast

But I wanted to go swimming but I am so tired.

However The film received good ratings; however, it was very long.

On the other hand/ on I was eager to join them for the vacation but on the other
the one hand hand, my exam dates were getting closer.

Otherwise Remind them beforehand otherwise, they might leave without

taking the tickets.

Unlike Zoey loved hot chocolate, unlike John.

Conversely Zoey may not perform up to the mark in science subjects, but
conversely, he has an impeccable hold in literature.

At the same time She felt guilty and depressed at the same time.

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 In spite of In spite of heavy rainfall, he took out his scooter and headed
towards the hospital.

Despite She kept on arguing despite her mistake.

Even though/ Although He could manage the cooking part even though that would
not taste awesome.

Still/ Yet/ Nevertheless They are still present.

I have not received it yet.

What you said was right but nevertheless harsh.

Even so He had a headache but even so, he went to pick her up.

On the contrary Mother thought John was studying but on the contrary, he
was sleeping.

In contrast Rehan Infotech made a profit of Rs. 5 Crore in contrast to last

financial year’s loss of Rs. 10 Lakhs.

Whereas All of her daughters are engineers whereas the younger one
chose to be a teacher.

Cause & Effect Connector Words

These kinds of sentence connectors are used for explaining the reasons behind
something.

Cause & effect sentence Example of linkers in English grammar

connector words

Therefore I slept very late last night, therefore, I missed the

morning prayer.

So The blue bag was full so he kept the packet in the

yellow bag.

Because

Thus

Hence He is looking for a formal trouser because he has an

important meeting tomorrow.

Due to The match got cancelled due to the heavy rain.

As a result As a result of the heavy rain, the match got cancelled.

Consequently I got stuck in the traffic consequently I missed the flight.

Since Since she loves ice cream so much, I decided to give

her an ice-cream printed dress.

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Seeing that Seeing that he was losing the fight, he started blaming
her mother.

On account of Both the siblings were mentally unstable on account of

their disturbed childhood.

Connectors of Sequence and Conclusion

Sequence, conclusion Example of connector words in sentences

and time connectors

Later Later, it all got resolved.

After He also left after his wife.

Before You have to try before coming to a conclusion.

Then Once you reach the office, then make a call to the
supervisor.

Next The next episode is going to be very interesting.

Soon They are soon to graduate.

Finally Finally, the war came to an end,

Second/ Secondly Secondly, you have to manage the team.

At first sight At first sight, he appeared to be very arrogant.

First First, you should go to the washroom and take a bath.

First of all First of all, they are not my family and I can not be held
responsible for their immature behaviour.

In the first place In the first place, take care of the pets and then do the
rest of your work.

To start with To start with, I asked her to tell us about her hobbies.

Lastly Lastly, we had our dinner and left.

And finally And finally, the day of the verdict came.

In conclusion In conclusion, it is always better to take prevention than

cure.

Advanced Connectors

Advanced Use of linkers in sentences

connectors

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In addition/ The umbrella will protect you from the Sun, besides it will also come
besides handy if rainfall starts.

On top of that And on top of that, you will also get incentives.

Furthermore He was tired and hungry furthermore he was ill.

Moreover You have to cook lunch and moreover that you also have to go to
the market in the evening.

What’s more What’s more, now you have all that is required to have a wonderful
vacation.

Purpose

Most common connector Linkers example

words

In order to In order to prove him wrong, he started shouting.

So as to You have to study hard so as to improve your career.

So that Give me your resume so that I can forward it to the right

department.

In order that I want to finish my work today so that I can spend my

weekend relaxing.

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Examples for Better Understanding

Example Linkers in English Grammar

Example sentence Linkers example

connectors

For example For example, take the rising graph of air pollution.

For instance I like a few vegetables, for instance, potato, cabbage

etc.

Opinion English Connectors List

Different opinion Use of linker words in sentences

connectors in English

To tell the truth To tell the truth, I didn’t like the show at all.

Personally The show must go on, personally I think so.

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To be honest To be honest, I don’t support the idea of destroying her
career.

I think that He has run away, I think.

It is true that It is true that a lot of hard work has been put in here but I
really can’t see any reflection of that.

I agree I agree with her decision.

As far as I am concerned As far as I am concerned, I am done with it.

I disagree I disagree with the thought of buying a new car even when
we already have two.

From my point of view The sin is terrific from my point of view.

Explanatory Linkers in English Grammar

Explanatory Linkers example

sentence
connectors

More or less There will be more or less 30 guests.

In general Old people, in general, like to spend time with their grandkids.

Especially It’s tough to sleep, especially after the strong coffee we drank.

In particular All women, in particular, have to be strong and determined.

Essentially An electric kettle is useful essentially for the winter months.

Basically The cake is basically full of chocolates.

In other words The problem, In other words, is that we have to re-write the whole
script.

In short The outing, in short, could not lift up my mood.

Above all The idea behind the meeting is, above all, to make the employees
aware of the current financial crisis faced by the company.

At least At least now when you know that we are here, you can jump in
any day.

Emphasis Connector Words

English Example
connectors
list

Also He was told to study and also to take care of the dog.

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Indeed She was sweet indeed but needed proper grooming.

Of course Sportsmen have a competitive approach while playing but of course,

that should not be carried off the ground,

Certainly Certainly, she has witnessed something cruel otherwise she would
not be so nervous.

Specifically He specifically looked for a diamond-studded ring.

Significantly Her health was significantly improving.

Notably Her academic career has been notably amazing.

Addition Linkers in English Grammar

Sentence Linker words example

connectors

As well as The sound, as well as the picture quality, is amazing.

Further I introduced him to the other members and that’s it, I had no further
conversation.

and then John came from swimming and then left for basketball coaching.

And He and other members went to the party.

Too He too misbehaved with the maid.

In addition to In addition to the notes, the teacher also suggested some reference
books for the preparation.

Not only – but We are not only harming the environment but also becoming
also inhuman day by day.

Or We can go to the movies or to the park.

Comparison

English English connectors example

comparison
connectors list

As …as He is as good as his sister.

Equally Both of them are equally talented.

As if It seems as if they have cried a lot.

Similarly We have chosen our group members, similarly, you can do that
too.

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 Comparable Today’s weather is comparable with that of Darjeeling.

Like He was determined to get a high-rank job like his cousin.

In like manner All responded in a like manner.

In the same way Now do the rest of the drawing in the same way as I did.

Despite this She kept on going despite this injury on her left feet.

Alternatively You can go to that Italian restaurant or alternatively you can even
choose the Mexican food counter on the opposite side of the road.

By the way By the way, here is my card.

Unless I won’t pay you unless you drop me to the right stoppage.

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Illustration Connectors in English Grammar

Where linkers are used? Check out the table below with examples

Connector Example
words

Such as There are many famous railway stations in the state of West Bengal
such as Howrah, Sealdah, Ghum etc.

In this case In this case, emotion will matter more than logic.

For one He dedicated his entire youth for one thing only.
thing

Illustrated The entire story was illustrated by Mr Sameer in a very clear manner.
by

Clause Connectors

Clause connectors are connector words used for connecting or joining clauses to create a
grammatical and logical sentence.

There are three groups under clause connectors:

# Subordinator/ subordinating conjunction

# Coordinating conjunction

# Sentence connector

Subordinator/ Subordinating Conjunction

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# After

# Before

# Since

# Until

# When

# While

# Because

# Since

# To make a contrast

# Even though

# Though

# Whereas

Coordinating Conjunction

# And

# But

# Yet

# Or

# Nor

# For

# And so

Sentence Connector

# Furthermore

# In addition

# Besides

# Moreover

# However

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# Nevertheless

# Otherwise

# Consequently

# And therefore

Importance of Connectors in English Grammar

Connectors are important because they make any phrase more logical and
understandable. As a result, any transcriptionist who is transcribing audio files or other
taped materials should constantly be conscious of the use of conjunctions. Consider the
existence of the coordinating conjunction to denote reason in the following sentence: “I
walked to the office because my car was being repaired.”

While it may be tempting to add or change terms to make a phrase appear more genuine
and proper, transcriptionists must resist the temptation since some contractors are
passionate about the language they record or use. What a transcriptionist can do is
transmit the proposals that the contractors have in mind. Respect is noticed and rapport
is developed in this manner.

Conclusion

Connectors play an important role in English grammar as these help in forming sentences
logically. There are different kinds of complex sentence connectors or phrase connectors
but each of those has different usage.

Hopefully, this article will help you in identifying the different connectors in English and will
also make you understand the uses.

So now that you have got all the required information on connector words, how are you
planning to use these? Do share your thoughts with us by commenting in the box below.
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