Once you have mastered the
basics of correct usage in written English, you will want to express yourself
in increasingly complex ways. One of the best ways to improve your writing
style is to use sentence connectors. Sentence connectors are used to express
relationships between ideas and to combine sentences. The use of these
connectors will add sophistication to your writing style.
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Coordinating Conjunction |
and |
High level positions are
stressful at times, and can be
harmful to your health. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
in addition, additionally,
furthermore, moreover, also |
High level positions are
stressful at times; furthermore,
they can be harmful to your health |
|
Correlative conjunctions |
not only...but also |
Not only are high level positions stressful at times, but they also can be
harmful to your health. |
|
Prepositional phrases |
in addition to, along with, as
well as |
Along with being stressful, high level positions can also be harmful to your
health. |
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Coordinating conjunction |
but |
High level positions are
stressful at times, but
professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. |
|
Subordinating conjunctions |
although, despite the fact that |
Despite the fact that high level positions are stressful at times,
professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
however, nevertheless |
High level positions are
stressful at times; nevertheless,
professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. |
|
Prepositional phrases |
despite, in spite of |
In spite of the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can learn
to manage their stress levels. |
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Coordinating conjunctions |
for (cause), so (effect) |
Professionals can sometimes be
extremely impatient, for their
positions are at times rather stressful. |
|
Subordinating conjunctions |
because, since |
Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can
sometimes be extremely impatient. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
therefore, as a result,
consequently |
High level positions are at
times rather stressful; therefore,
professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. |
|
Prepositions |
because of, due to, as a result
of |
Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can
sometimes be extremely impatient. |
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Coordinating Conjunction |
and...too |
High level positions are
stressful, and can be harmful to
your health too. |
|
Subordinating conjunction |
just as |
Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your
health. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
similarly, in comparison |
High level positions are
stressful at times; similarly,
they can be harmful to your health. |
|
Prepositions |
like, similar to |
Similar to other important professions, high level business positions are
stressful at times. |
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Subordinating conjunction |
if, unless, only if, even if |
If you consider the financial rewards of high level positions, the
stressful nature of these positions becomes less important. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
otherwise |
You should remember the
financial rewards of high level positions; otherwise, you might find the stressful nature of these positions
too demanding. |
|
Type of Connector |
Connector(s) |
Examples |
|
Coordinating conjunction |
but |
High level positions are
stressful at times, but the
financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed. |
|
Subordinating conjunctions |
whereas, while |
While high level positions are stressful at times, the financial rewards
make these positions very desirable indeed. |
|
Conjunctive adverbs |
in contrast, on the other hand |
High level positions are
stressful at times; on the other hand,
the financial rewards make these positions very desirable indeed. |
|
Prepositions |
unlike |
Unlike the undesirable stress of high level positions, the financial rewards
make these positions very desirable indeed. |
Taken from: http://esl.about.com/library/writing/blwrite_connectors_contrast.htm