Connectors are linking words used to connect words or phrases. There are many different connectors in English, and we can classify them into different categories: addition, cause/effect, comparison, conclusion, contrast, emphasis, illustration, time/ sequence, etc.
We separate the categories according to their use:
| CATEGORY | USE | EXAMPLE |
|---|
| ADDITION | Adds one phrase to another, gives extra information, or introduces additional ideas. | I have coffee and pancakes for breakfast. Additionally, I eat fruits. |
| CAUSE AND EFFECT | Explains the reason for something and the consequence of an action. | I don't like to study very much. For this reason, I always fail my exams. |
| COMPARISON | Compares ideas. | I think hotdogs are good. Likewise, I think hamburgers are good. |
| CONCLUSION | Concludes ideas. | In conclusion, nobody is perfect. |
| CONTRAST | Links two contrasting ideas. | I love watching movies. However, I don't like watching TV shows. |
| EMPHASIS | Emphasizes ideas. | I love watching movies, especially dramas. |
| ILLUSTRATION | Exemplifies something. | I can play different musical instruments, for example, the guitar, the piano, and the bass. |
| TIME AND SEQUENCE | Links actions that happened at the same time and indicates the order of the events. | First, brush your teeth. Then, go to bed. |
