Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

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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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In this regard

In this regard, I don’t know anything. 
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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

1 comment:

  1. Sir please write something about linguistics & phonetics

    ReplyDelete

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