Conjunctions & Linking Adverbs

ENGLISH CONNECTORS

Sentence connectors are a great way to express yourself in increasingly complex ways.

BEFORE:“I would recommend my company to anyone looking for a job. I have enjoyed working there. They gave the best compensation package I’ve ever received. “

AFTER:

“I would definitely recommend my company to anyone looking for a job as I have certainly enjoyed working there, and they, without a doubt, offer the best compensation package of any company I’ve worked for.”

DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE

Can you use connectors to make this a more complex phrase?

I woke up at 7AM. I ate breakfast.I went to work at 8AM.

(Hint: first, second, next, finally, before, afterwards, then)

DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE

Well, I first woke up at 7AM, and afterwards ate breakfast; finally, I went to work at 8AM.

First I woke up at 7AM and ate breakfast, before I went to work at 8AM.

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ADDING INFORMATION

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

She talked to 10 doctors today. She gave 2 presentations. She met her boss for lunch.

(Hint: Besides, Furthermore, In addition Additionally, Moreover)

ADDING INFORMATION

In addition to talking to 10 doctors, she gave 2 presentations; moreover, she met her boss for lunch.

She talked to 10 doctors, and she gave 2 presentations; Furthermore, she met her boss for lunch.

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TO PROVE A POINT

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

Michael was an excellent salesman.

Michael won the Top Salesman Award last year.

(Hint: because, in fact, obviously, evidently)

TO PROVE A POINT

Example 1:

Obviously, Michael was an excellent salesman because.he won the Top Salesman Award last year.

Example 2:

Michael was an excellent salesman; in fact, he won the Top Salesman Award last year.

TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

The beach was a lot of fun.

It rained.

(Hint: however, although, despite, still)

TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Example 1

The beach was a lot of fun, however, it rained.

Example 2

Although it rained, the beach was still a lot of fun.

TO EXPRESS TIME

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

Please email me (by) tomorrow.

I will reply soon.

(Hint: within; by this time; thereafter; soon after; immediately, as soon as)

TO EXPRESS TIME

Example 1

Please email me within a day, and I will reply as soon as possible.

Example 2

Please email me by this time tomorrow, and I will reply soon after.

TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

He was late.

He was disciplined by his boss.

(Hint: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus)

TO SHOW CAUSE & EFFECT

Example 1

He was late, and consequently, disciplined by his boss.

He was late, therefore, he was disciplined by his boss.

TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

They are the best bank.

I trust them.

(Hint: definitely, certainly without a doubt, always, naturally,)

TO EXPRESS EMPHASIS

Example 1

They are definitely the best bank, and .I trust them without a doubt.

Example 2

Without a doubt, they are certainlythe best bank; naturally ,I always trust them.

TO OFFER EXAMPLES

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

The office is too small.

Two people must share 1 desk.

The bathroom is used for storage.

(Hint: for example, for instance, to illustrate,)

TO OFFER EXAMPLES

Example 1

The office is too small; for example, two peoplemust share 1 desk and the bathroom is used for storage.

Example 2

The office is too small; to illustrate, two peoplemust share 1 desk. Furthermore the bathroom is used for storage.

TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

Our product is very effective.

Patients’ symptoms have improved.

(Hint: To summarize, in conclusion, to conclude, as I have shown, as we have seen, thus, hence, as a result)

TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE

Can you make this into 1 sentence?

As I have shown, our product is very effective, thus, patients’ symptoms have improved.

To summarize, patients’ symptoms have improved, hence, our product is very effective.

CONNECTOR QUIZ

______all her friends were on holiday, she stayed home and organized her house.

a) Because ofb) Sincec) For

They closed the business ______the great losses.

a) because ofb) despitec) although

Tom is successful; ___, his brother Ted isn’t.

a. thereforeb. howeverc. otherwise

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

a. Consequentlyb. Furthermorec. Otherwise

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

a. Moreoverb. Neverthelessc. However

Jack wasn't tired, ___, he took a nap.

a. Otherwiseb. Hencec. Though

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

a. despite thisb. moreoverc. furthermore

The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.

a. Furthermoreb. Besidesc. Therefore

You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that movie.

a. otherwiseb. althoughc. besides

That house isn't big enough for us! ___, it's too expensive.

a. In additionb. Hencec. Although