Connectors

LOGICAL AND SEQUENCE CONNECTORS

Connectors are words which are used to join words or sentences.

notes of: http://jms-englishonline.blogspot.com/ 

FUNCTION	LOGICAL/ SEQUENCE CONNECTORS	EXAMPLES
To show actions And their consequences	So Thus Therefore As a result Consequently	-          It was raining; therefore the match was cancelled. -          They stayed awake the whole night. As a result, they were tired.
To show contrast	However On the contrary On the other hand	-          We waited for her; however did not come. -          We agreed to the proposal. On the other hand, they rejected the proposal.
to add additional or extra information	Besides Moreover Furthermore In addition	-          I did not go out because I had to cook dinner. Besides, I had to look after my grandmother. -          He was asked to apologize. In addition, he was asked to pay for the damage.
To introduce a similar idea	Similarly In the same way	-          He is not only a good student but an obedient son. Similarly, you can also try to be like him.
Sequence connectors are used to describe processes and procedures in a logical order.	First Then Next Later Finally After  that	-          First, cut the vegetable then place them in a pot. -          He spoke to the teacher. Later, he went to see the principal.