I was going to post more connective words again, if it wasn’t for an email that gave me another good idea.
These connective words are awesome, but they won’t help you if you are seeing them for the first time and don’t know how to use them in a sentence. So now, I am repeating the whole list – with examples, where appropriate.
Addition
in addition
In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night
and similarly
Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change
likewise
Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one
as well as
Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
besides
We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight
furthermore
Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower
also
moreover
I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one
and then too
not only … but also
Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.
Sequence
first(ly) initially
Initially, you would start putting a plan together
second(ly)
to begin with
To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying
then
next
earlier/later
Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test
after this/that
following this/that
Consequence
as a result
I studied well and as a result, I got a high score
thus
so
therefore
I was younger and therefore, less experienced
consequently
it follows that
thereby
I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain
eventually
then in that case
admittedly
Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know
Contrast
however
The book is expensive, however it’s worth it
on the other hand
She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy
despite
in spite of
In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed
though
He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good
although
but
on the contrary
The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again
otherwise
yet instead of
He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed
rather
Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast
whereas
He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend
nonetheless
While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively
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