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Connectors

The document discusses various connectors used to link ideas and indicate contrasts. It provides examples of how the connectors "so", "because", "therefore", "although", "but", and "however" are used in sentences. The connectors are used to either link actions, give reasons, or show contrasts and contradictions between two phrases or clauses.

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Connectors

The document discusses various connectors used to link ideas and indicate contrasts. It provides examples of how the connectors "so", "because", "therefore", "although", "but", and "however" are used in sentences. The connectors are used to either link actions, give reasons, or show contrasts and contradictions between two phrases or clauses.

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Connectors

Purpose

To link Indicate a
an action contrast or
contradiction

So Because

Although However
Therefore
But
To link an action

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Therefore
So is very frequently used in informal spoken
English to connect two ideas.

The connector follows as a result of what


was said before.

Examples:

I dont feel good, so I dont want to go anywhere.


I needed money, so sold my telephone.
I studied hard, so I will be pass the exam.
My father has a job interview, so he will go to Campeche.
She is been saving money , so she can go to Asia.
Because
The connector because use for give to reasons or for
answers to question (why).
Why?
Examples:

I watch the hunger games because my sister


loved this movie.
I went home early because I felt tired.
Because
I like butterflies because they can fly and they
are pretty.

I hate this song because I remembered my
boyfriend.
She went shopping because she needed to buy
new shoes.
Therefore connects two clauses, this connector are characteristic of a
formal written- English.

Examples:

Ren- Descartes stated, I think, therefore I am.


She has little experience and has therefore found it difficult to get
a job
The young boy refused to obey the teacher. Therefore, he was
sent home.
Indicate a contrast or contradiction

Although

But How
ever
Although is followed by two contrasting
Although ideas. The although- clause start or
finishes the sentence.

Examples:

We went out although it was raining.


Although I don't have much money, I want to buy this dress.
Although I was tired, I went the school.
I will go the party although I was may be late
Its a tasty pizza although not the best.
Use the connector but for contrast
information or to show a contradiction
between two phrases.

Examples:

He is a very handsome but he is very rude person.


Katy Perry is my singer favorite but the new single I don't like.
The teacher explain clearly but I didn't understand him.
I want go to the party but I have a homework.
I want go to Cancun but I don't have money.
However used to indicate a contrast or contradiction.

Examples:

The tv serie was short. However, it was very good.


She sings very well. However, she have scenic panic.
I don't like math. However ,I study an engineering.
I love tennis. However ,I don't play tennis.
She was tired. However, she tried to finish the homework.

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