CONNECTORS CONNECTORS A connector may be used to

CONNECTORS

CONNECTORS A connector may be used to indicate the relationship between the ideas expressed in a clause or a sentence. ● ● ● Connectors enable us to connect words or phrases. There a wide range of connectors and each of them has a different function. Connectors can express: addition, sequence, Contrast, Illustration, condition, reason, result…

Furthermore = in addition = moreover to add more information to a sentence. EXAMPLE: Reading is a good way to learn new vocabulary words; Furthermore, it helps to improve our ability to spell words correctly.

meanwhile = as = while describing two things happening at the same time. EXAMPLE: Shira's mother went shopping; meanwhile, Shira cleaned the house.

subsequently its like after. EXAMPLE: Newspapers, packages, and book packets are sorted separately, and subsequently put into their respective bags.

Therefore= as a result a conclusion made after a fact was mentioned. EXAMPLE: Shmuel passed his drivung test. Therefore he got his driving license.

Consequently= so = therefore. To connect an effect to a cause. EXAMPLE: Elephants have been hunted for their tusks; consequently, they have become an endangered species in some parts of the world.

However = but= nevertheless to show contrasts and differences. EXAMPLE: Shimon is so tired ; however, he is working hard to finish the project.

Unless= if not = except if = but EXAMPLE: Unless Sivan eats only healthy food, she won't keep her body fit and healthy.

On the other hand is used to show two sides of an issue. EXAMPLE: Living in a cold climate is difficult for some people ; on the other hand, there are many fun winter activities, such as sledding, that you can't do in a warm climate.

Otherwise= or else to offer an alternative situation. EXAMPLE: I wear my helmet when I ride my bike; otherwise it can be dangerous.

Moreover= besides= in addition to add more information to a sentence. EXAMPLE: The rent is reasonable and moreover, the environment is so perfect to live in.

Nevertheless = however = even so to present a fact that is in contrast to some other fact. EXAMPLE: Nira was very tired, nevertheless she kept on doing household chores. .

Similarly = likewise is used for showing that two ideas are related or connected. EXAMPLE: You are not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.

We use for instance and for example to introduce a particular event, situation, or person that is an example of what you are talking about. EXAMPLE: When we go camping, we bring lots of things. For instance, a fishing rod, matches, and a sleeping bag.

Significantly is defined as in an important , sizeable or meaningful way. EXAMPLE: The rate of gold is significantly reduced today.

Likewise = similarly = in addition also or in a similar manner. EXAMPLE: Meir cleans the kitchen floor likewise the floor in the living room.

Some of the connectors are explained with examples in the following slides.

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate connectors! ● Dov talks on the phone, ____ Doron eats a pizza. ● I studied for the test, ____ I wouldn’t know the answers. ● Dina didn’t eat the whole day ; ____ she was very weak. ● Dancing is amusing. ____, it improves pulmonary heart endurance therefore, Meanwhile, furthermore, otherwise,

Have you answer correctly ? ● Dov talks on the phone, meanwhile Doron eats a pizza. ● I studied for the test, otherwise I wouldn’t know the answers. ● Dina didn’t eat the whole day; therefore she was very weak. ● Dancing is amusing. Furthermore, it improves pulmonary heart endurance therefore, Meanwhile, furthermore, otherwise,

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate connectors! ● People are not aware of the danger in eating too much salt, ______ more and more people suffer from high blood pressure. ● We respect different opinions, ____ we don’t judge each other. ● The shoes are expensive, ____ a lot of teenagers buy them. ● If you go to sleep at a late hour, although you enjoy being awake, _____ you will probably be tired the next day. similarly, consequently, on the other hand, however,

Did you answer properly? ● ● People are not aware of the danger in eating too much salt, consequently more and more people suffer from high blood pressure. We respect different opinions , similarly we don’t judge each other. The shoes are expensive. However, a lot of teenagers buy them. If you go to sleep at a late hour , although you enjoy being awake, on the other hand, you will probably be tired the next day. similarly, consequently, on the other hand, however,

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate connectors! ● ● Yair watered the flower every day. ______, it died. My mother asked me to buy some products, ____ milk and cheese. ● I want to write a book. ____, I would like to study psychology. ● Wow! Your English has _____ improved. likewise, Nevertheless, significantly, for instance, ,

Did you answer properly? ● ● Yair watered the flower every day. Nevertheless , it died. My mother asked me to buy some products, for instance: milk and cheese. I want to write a book. Likewise , I would like to study psychology. Wow! Your English has significantly improved. likewise, Nevertheless, significantly, for instance,

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate connectors! ● You have to circle the correct answer till the time for doing the examination ends. ______, you will need to leave the classroom. ● ____ I feed the dog, no one will do it. ● Noam baked a cake. ____, he cooked soup too. unless, subsequently, moreover

Did you answer properly? ● You have to circle the correct answer till the time for doing the examination end. Subsequently , you will need to leave the classroom. ● Unless I feed the dog, no one will do it. ● Noam baked a cake. Moreover , he cooked soup too. unless, subsequently, moreover

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