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Examples of Connective Devices

The document lists various connective devices categorized by their purposes, such as sequencing, addition, comparison, contrast, cause and effect, conclusion, emphasis, illustration, purpose, and time. Each category includes examples of phrases that serve to organize and clarify ideas in writing. These devices are essential for enhancing coherence and flow in communication.

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Examples of Connective Devices

The document lists various connective devices categorized by their purposes, such as sequencing, addition, comparison, contrast, cause and effect, conclusion, emphasis, illustration, purpose, and time. Each category includes examples of phrases that serve to organize and clarify ideas in writing. These devices are essential for enhancing coherence and flow in communication.

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Examples of Connective Devices

Connective devices can serve various purposes, including:

first, next, then, finally


Sequencing
Help organise ideas in a specific order.

and, also, furthermore


Addition
Indicate that more information is being added.

similarly, likewise, in the same way


Comparison
Show similarities between ideas.

but, however, on the other hand


Contrast
Highlight differences or contrasts between ideas.

because, therefore, so
Cause and Effect
Indicate reasons and consequences.

in conclusion, to sum up, overall


Conclusion
Signal the end of a discussion or a summary.

especially, above all, notably


Emphasis
Emphasise particular points.

Illustration for example, in particular, such as


Provide specific examples.

in order to, so that, to


Purpose
Show the intention behind an action.

meanwhile, subsequently, before


Time
Help indicate when events occurred.

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