In spite of what you think.
Connectors are words that we use to put two ideas together. They can be two ideas that complement each other or ideas that are opposite. And there are many ways to link these ideas using connectors. Please read the following article and get ready for the lesson.
Sentence Connectors – Showing Opposition
By Kenneth Beare
Sentence connectors are words and phrases that connect sentences to help with understanding. Sentence connectors are also known as linking language. This linking language can be used to order what you have to say, show opposition, provide clarification and so on. In many grammar books, you will find information about sentence connectors when reading about subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions and so on.
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.
Some of the most common sentence connectors are the following:
| Connector(s) | Examples | |
| but | High level positions are stressful at times, but professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. | |
| although, despite the fact that |
Despite the fact that high level positions are stressful at times, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. | |
| however, nevertheless | High level positions are stressful at times; nevertheless, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. | |
| despite, in spite of | In spite of the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can learn to manage their stress levels. | |
| for (cause), so (effect) | Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient, for their positions are at times rather stressful. | |
| because, since | Since high level positions are at times rather stressful, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. | |
| therefore, as a result, consequently | High level positions are at times rather stressful; therefore, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. | |
| because of, due to, as a result of |
Due to the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient. |
There are many more connectors that can be used for purposes like these. However, if you learn these and the connectors you will see in the lesson, you can be well on your way to develop your own writing style.
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