Practice: Add appropriate connector words to a paragraph
There are many words and phrases used to connect ideas. The list below contains some of the more common ones.
Addition |
Causality, Consequence |
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again |
besides |
furthermore |
as a result |
for this reason |
so that |
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also |
equally important |
in addition |
because |
consequently, |
therefore |
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at the same time |
first, second (etc.) |
including |
in so doing |
in order to |
thus |
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Comparison, Contrast |
Examples |
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although |
in comparison/ contrast |
on the contrary |
for example |
for instance |
in other words |
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likewise |
in spite of, despite |
similarly |
particularly
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indeed |
in fact
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in the same way |
nevertheless |
whereas |
to illustrate |
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Place |
Summary |
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above, below |
far away |
here |
all in all |
in conclusion |
on the whole |
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adjacent to |
east, west (etc.) |
nearby |
finally |
in summary |
therefore |
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beside |
elsewhere |
there |
in brief |
last |
thus |
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Time |
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after, afterward |
hitherto |
shortly |
[dates] |
meanwhile |
thereafter |
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before |
immediately |
subsequently |
first, second (etc.) |
presently |
ultimately |
The sample paragraph describes some of the social outcomes of legislation prohibiting smoking in public places. The blanks represent missing connector words or phrases, without which the meaning of the paragraph is not very clear. Read the paragraph and add the connector words or phrases you think are most appropriate. When you’re done, check our suggested responses.