Connectors of Sequence Words
Connectors enable us to connect words or phrases. There is a wide range of connectors and each of them has a different function. Connectors can express:
- addition
- time
- sequence
- contrast
- condition
- reason
- result
In This lesson, we’ll talk about only 3 Connectors words List, Sequence, Contrast, and Similarity.
Connectors of Sequence Words List:
- First of all
- By the time
- Eventually
- At last
- At the end
- Furthermore
- Further
- Moreover
- Another
- In addition
- Also
- In conclusion
- To summarise
- Firstly
- Secondly
- Thirdly
- Later
- Then
- Subsequently
- Next
- Afterward
- And
- In the end
- Soon
- First
- Second
- Third
- Finally
- Meanwhile
- After
- Before
Here are two more Examples of Connectors Words, Connectors of Contrast and Connectors of Similarity.
→ Contrast
HOWEVER:
- This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff is quite rude.
NEVERTHELESS:
- I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.
IN CONTRAST
- House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
NONETHELESS
- I don’t think Sean has serious behavioral problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
YET
- I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
ON THE OTHER HAND
- England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
BY COMPARISON
- Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.
ON THE CONTRARY
- I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
INSTEAD
- I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.
IN ANY CASE
- I was thinking of going round Jim’s place. In any case, I haven’t been invited.
ALL THE SAME
- Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.
SIMILARITY
- ALSO
I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
- LIKEWISE
You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.
- SIMILARLY
You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.
- CORRESPONDINGLY
She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
- IN THE SAME WAY
Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos.
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