Sentence Connectors

Sentence Connectors

A word or phrase that introduces a clause or sentence and serves as a transition between it and a previous clause or sentence, as for example also in I'm buying eggs and also I'm looking for a dessert for tonight. It may be preceded by a coordinating conjunction such as and in the above example.

Serial	Connectors		Usage of Sentence Connectors
1	As		As I was sick, I could not attend the class.
2	For this reason,		Tuhin didn’t study properly before the S.S.C examination. For this reason, he cut a sorry figure in the examination.
3	In addition		My professor is an extremely fascinating person.  In addition, he tells some of the most interesting stories I have ever heard.
4	Consequently
5	Undoubtedly		Mr. Kabir is our English teacher and I attended one of his classes. Undoubtedly, he is a great scholar.
6	Unless		He will not try unless he is forced to. Unless you study hard, you cannot do better in the examination.
7	Besides		Research in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Although it takes time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education. Besides, research can bring out the potentials of the students.
8	On the other hand		* On the one hand, the city offers a lot of entertainment. On the other hand, it’s very noisy. (Show two contrasting ideas.)
9	And		I took my breakfast and started for my college.
10	When		When you phoned me, I was offering my prayer.
11	But		If a student does not learn his or her lessons, an examination is tough for him or her. But an exam is easy for them if they take proper preparation.
12	As well as		I studied Mathematics, Economics as well as English literature.  Monica as well as Veronica was present there.
13	That		Alexander believed that like Achilles, he too had gods as his ancestors and that he, too, had a divine right to conquer and rule the world.
14	So that		The miser thought it necessary to take some steps so that no one might get information of his riches and steal it.
15	Which		It is education which is the backbone of a nation.
16	Because		We can't go to Julia's party because we're going away that weekend.
17	After		After much thought he bought a lump of gold with all his money and buried it at a secret place.
18	So		My aunt is ill so I will visit her tomorrow.
19	Though / Although		Research in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Though / Although it takes time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education.
20	However / Anyway
21	Otherwise		You must not hurry the work, otherwise it may be spoiled.
22	Similarly / Likewise / In the same way		Similarly: People cannot survive under water.  Similarly, a fish will die if it is taken out of water. Likewise: If you work hard, you will probably pass the test.  Likewise, if you waste time, you will probably fail. In the same way: Speaking a foreign language fluently requires oral practice.  In the same way, playing the piano cannot be learned without regular practice.
23	Too		I sent them to all of my friends and to you too.
24	Certainly		Sara: Would you help me to learn English? Kabir: Certainly, why not?
25	Thus		Thus: We are in the middle of a severe draught.  Thus, the city government has asked us to conserve water whenever possible.
26	As a result		Whereas the developed countries depend on researched methods, we still lag behind. As a result, our quality of education is not improving.
27	If		If a student does not learn his or her lessons, an examination is tough for him or her.
28	In fact		Oregon has a very rainy climate.  In fact, it rains there 65% of the time.
29	Whose		I don’t know whose car it is.
30	For example		* Allergies to certain insect bites can be fatal.  For example, a bee sting can cause shock in some people. * Some sports often involve injury to the players.  Skiing without proper skills, for instance, often leads to broken legs.
31	Such as		Fruits, such as lemons and oranges, provide us with vitamin C.
32	Actually		Jennifer has never liked swimming. Actually, she's terrified of water and won't go near it.
33	Indeed		Indeed, he is an honest man.
34	Yet		The book is short yet interesting.
35	Hence
36	Therefore		Lopez has experienced poverty and hardship before. Therefore, he has a sympathetic heart towards the poor and needy.
37	In the end		In the end of the drama, the hero was killed by the poison.
38	After all		You can’t leave you mother uncared. After all, she is your own mother.
39	Let alone		He can’t even afford for his square meals late alone his friends.
40	Instead
41	Rather		Families in cities and villages use a number of poly bags everyday. They don’t preserve these rather they throw those bags away.
42	Even		The work is very hard and so you can’t do it. Even strong brother can’t do it because you need special quality to do it.
43	Even though		Even though he has a degree, he's an idiot.
44	How		I don’t know how to deal with the novel as it’s hard to understand.
45	Who		Mr. Wahid was my English teacher who died in 2010 in his residence.
46	Now		Now he is fully prepared for the test.
47	While		He was rowing the boat while I slept.
48	Not only … but also		Not only is she stupid but also stubborn.
49	So … that		My younger bother was so brilliant that he could solve any problem.
50	Than (Comparative Degree)		Bangla is sweeter than most other languages in the world.
51	In order that		* He studied hard in order that he would succeed in the test. (Followed by a sentence.)
52	Moreover		The library on 5th Avenue in New York City is one of the best places to do research.  Moreover, it has hundreds of the most respected magazines and journals in the world.
53	Both … and		My sister is both smart and intelligent.
54	Either … or		Either Peter or John has taken the book.
55	Neither … nor		It is neither hot nor tasty.
56	Afterwards		When you order this item let me know afterwards so I know when we should expect it.
57	For		I scolded him then for he had done a serious wrong.
58	Whether … or		Tell me whether you know the route or not.
59	Nevertheless		1. Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. Nevertheless, you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness. 2. The music was loud nevertheless it was enjoyable.
60	So/as … as (Positive Degree)		Very few teachers are as proficient as Humayun Kabir. No other girl is so beautiful as she is.
61	No sooner had … than		No sooner had the students seen their teacher than they stood up.
62	Scarcely had … when		Scarcely had the students seen their teacher when they stood up.
63	Hardly had … when		Hardly had the students seen their teacher when they stood up.
64	Or		1. Sit on the bench or on the grass. 2. Are you tired or shall we go out for a walk? 3. We can learn to talk English or we can depend on sign language.
65	Suddenly		Once I was walking alone through the Sundarbans. Suddenly, I saw a crocodile floating in the river.
66	Next		First, I will meet your father. Then, I will take some tea. Next, I shall teach you English.
67	In order that		I bought all the books in order that you may study
68	First		Time management skills are essential for study success. In fact, there are several useful strategies that can be used to improve your time management skills. Firstly, have clear goals in mind. Secondly, plan your time by using a yearly and weekly planner. Careful planning will enable you to keep on top of your work and avoid stress. Finally, reward yourself when the job is done.
69	Secondly
70	Thirdly
71	Finally
72	Even if		This horse will take you to the village even if he is tired.
73	As if / As though		He pretended as if / as though he knew everything.
74	Whereas		Research in education is very important. But it is a very hard task. Although it takes time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education. Besides, research can bring out the potentials of the students. Whereas the developed countries depend on researched methods, we still lag behind. As a result, our quality of education is not improving.
75	Somehow
76	Meanwhile/in the mean time		Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe.
77	Especially		I have a question about tenses.  Specifically, when should I use the past perfect?
78	Apart from		Apart from English, she speaks French.
79	Perhaps or Probably		Perhaps he is a criminal.
80	Usually		Usually, he does not tell a lie.
81	In case		Please don’t let your husband go out during a strike in the country. In case, he is attacked with a petrol bomb.
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83	In this regard		In this regard, I don’t know anything.
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85	On the contrary		There was no malice in her; on the contrary, she was very kind.
86	What / Whatever		People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act what or whatever they like.
87	Lest		The miser was in constant fear lest thieves should steal his money.
88	Afterwards		Wash the potatoes first. Afterwards, you can boil them.
89	Since		All the students have been miserable since Mr. Humayn Kabir, an accomplished teacher of English, left the school.
90	On condition that		The teacher excused him on condition that he would not repeat the mistake.
91	Provided that		You can take leave provided that you work overtime later
92	As soon as		Mr. Ford plans to pay off his loan as soon as he gets his bonus.

Md. Saiful Alam

B. A. Honours and M. A. in English

Lecturer of English

Queen’s College, Dhaka

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