{"id":6387,"date":"2017-04-10T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=6387"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:27:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:27:20","slug":"connecting-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2017\/04\/connecting-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting Words"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connectors<\/strong> are used to combine ideas in writing – and thus ensure that ideas within sentences and paragraphs are elegantly connected – for the benefit of the reader. They help the reader to progress from one idea to the next idea. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.<\/p>\n

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  1. SIMILARITY<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    likewise\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 similarly\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 correspondingly\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 by the same token\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in the same way<\/p>\n

      \n
    • He failed the test in the same way<\/strong> he did before.<\/li>\n
    • She was late and I similarly<\/strong> was delayed.<\/li>\n
    • Public transportation is accessible in this country; likewise, its hospitals are also user-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n
      1. CONTRAST<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        On the other hand\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in contrast\u00a0 however\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 nevertheless<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Dan worked hard. On the other hand\/In contrast\/ However, <\/strong>Ken hardly did any work at all.<\/li>\n
        • Greg is an optimist. In <\/strong>contrast\/However<\/strong>\/, Billy is a pessimist.<\/li>\n
        • She studied diligently for several months. Nevertheless\/However<\/strong>, she failed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          1. RESULT<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Therefore\u00a0\u00a0 thus\u00a0 consequently\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 as a result\u00a0 hence<\/p>\n

              \n
            • He passed his exams. Therefore\/Thus\/Hence\/Consequently<\/strong>, he had some good news to tell his parents.<\/li>\n
            • Professor Barry is an outstanding scientist. Hence<\/strong>, he is highly respected.<\/li>\n
            • He has been studying hard for a long time. Thus<\/strong>, he has made a lot of progress.<\/li>\n
            • The demand has increased sharply and as a result<\/strong> the prices are higher now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n
              1. ADDITION AND LISTING<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                In addition\u00a0 moreover\u00a0\u00a0 furthermore\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 also\u00a0\u00a0 besides\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 additionally<\/p>\n

                First\/first of all\/firstly\/to begin with\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 secondly\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 thirdly<\/p>\n

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                • Tom plays football. Moreover\/ Besides\/ Also<\/strong>, he runs a restaurant.<\/li>\n
                • Mary writes short stories, in<\/strong> addition<\/strong>, she writes articles for a newspaper.<\/li>\n
                • Living in a big city offers good job opportunities. Also, <\/strong>it provides good educa\u00adtional opportunities.<\/li>\n
                • Owning a car has some advantages. First<\/strong> (First of all<\/strong>\/Firstly<\/strong>\/ To begin with<\/strong>), it gives you comfort. Secondly<\/strong>, it saves you a lot of time. Thirdly<\/strong>, it gives you great freedom of movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    \n
                  1. TIME<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    at first \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0afterwards \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0later \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0then \u00a0\u00a0in the meantime \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0meanwhile<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • I read the morning papers for a while. Afterwards<\/strong>, I took a shower.<\/li>\n
                    • First<\/strong> pick up the receiver and then<\/strong> insert a coin into the coin-box.<\/li>\n
                    • At first<\/strong>, I had great difficulty with grammar Later, however , <\/em>I was able to overcome these difficulties by studying hard.<\/li>\n
                    • The party is Tuesday, but in the meantime<\/strong> I have to shop and prepare the food.<\/li>\n
                    • They’ll be here soon. Meanwhile<\/strong>, let’s have coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        \n
                      1. EXEMPLIFICATION<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        for instance \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0for example \u00a0 \u00a0to illustrate<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Women generally live longer than men. For instance<\/strong>, in the United States life expectancy for women is 75, while it is 73 for men.<\/li>\n
                        • Earthquakes can be highly destructive. To illustrate<\/strong>, the earthquake which occurred in Japan in 1939 devastated the whole town, killing more than 35,000 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                            \n
                          1. PARTICULARIZATION<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            in particular\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 particularly\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 specifically<\/em><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Shopping in small markets is quite advantageous. In particular<\/strong>, one can find specialty items that larger stores do not contain.<\/li>\n
                            • We still needed to arrange several details for the trip. Specifically<\/strong>, we had to make plane and train reservations as well as decide on the final itinerary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              1. EXPLANATION<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                that is\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 namely\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in other words\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 that is<\/em><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • The brochure dealt with travelling in Morocco. That is<\/strong>\/In other words<\/strong>\/ Namely<\/strong>, it discussed transportation, currency, and language.<\/li>\n
                                • The machinery was not impaired; that is<\/strong>, it wasn’t damaged.<\/li>\n
                                • Good readers should be able to read between the lines; that is<\/strong>, they should be able to make inferences (=to draw conclusions) about information that is conveyed indirectly or given only partially.<\/li>\n
                                • There is only one topic to discuss, namely<\/strong>, the question of discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                    \n
                                  1. EMPHASIS<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    in fact\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 indeed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 as a matter of fact\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 actually<\/em><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • He is quite wealthy. In fact<\/strong>, he is one of the richest men in Turkey.<\/li>\n
                                    • I like reading. As a matter of fact<\/strong>, it is my favorite pastime.<\/li>\n
                                    • Mural is a highly talented musician. Indeed<\/strong>, he has an extraordinary gift for music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      10.REFUTATION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      on the contrary<\/em><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • She is not ugly. On the contrary<\/strong>, she is a good-looking girl.<\/li>\n
                                      • I don’t hate classical music. On the contrary<\/strong>, I’m very fond of it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        12. REFORMULATION<\/p>\n

                                        in other words\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to put it in a different way,\u00a0\u00a0 put differently<\/em><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • He is a conservative. In other words<\/strong>, he favors the preservation of old institutions in their original form.<\/li>\n
                                        • Is there a cheaper solution? In other words<\/strong>, can you make a cheaper device?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          13. CORRECTION<\/p>\n

                                          rather\u00a0\u00a0 to be more precise<\/em><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • He is enjoying himself. Rather<\/strong>, he seems to be enjoying himself.<\/li>\n
                                          • This system must be improved. Rather<\/strong>, it must be thoroughly changed.<\/li>\n
                                          • Her name is not Margeret. Rather<\/strong>, it is Margot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            14. TRANSITION<\/p>\n

                                            as for\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0as to\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 with regard to\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 with respect to<\/em><\/p>\n

                                            as regards\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 regarding\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0as far as X is concerned<\/em><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            • Both Patrick and Owen are my friends. Patrick studies law at Ankara University. As for<\/strong> Owen, he studies mechanical engineering at METU.<\/li>\n
                                            • As far as<\/strong> comfort<\/em> is concerned<\/strong>, a car is definitely much better than a bicycle. On the other hand, <\/em>with respect to<\/strong> convenience, it is difficult to say the same thing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              15. NEGATIVE CONDITION<\/p>\n

                                              or else\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 otherwise<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • I must leave now, or else<\/strong> I’ll be late.<\/li>\n
                                              • You must study hard. Otherwise<\/strong>, you may fail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                16. SUMMATION\/CONCLUSION<\/p>\n

                                                in summary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in brief\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in short\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in conclusion to be brief\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to sum up\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 all in all<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                • This is our most disastrous and embarrassing defeat ever; in short<\/strong>, it is a fiasco.<\/li>\n
                                                • The system lacked originality, efficiency and ingenuity. In conclusion<\/strong>, it was a complete failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                   <\/p>\n

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                                                  \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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