Connectors Flashcards
Despite
Contrast/ Our vacation was a lot of fun, despite the cold weather.
Although
Contrast/ She had always wanted children, although this wasn’t the way she had intended to start a family.
As since
Reason and cause/ As since its late,we should go home
Whereas
Contrast/ Whereas, if the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily.
Therefor
Result/ The school district does not have enough money and therefore I am proposing a new funding bill.
Such as
Add information/ In this forest, you’ll see many types of coniferous trees, such as pine and spruce.
For instate
Add information/ These exclusive rates apply for instate and out-of-state calls.
Owing to
Reason and cause/ Owing to the rain, the match was canceled.
Furthermore
Add information/ He was cold and tired, and, furthermore, he was hungry.
To sum up
Succession/ Well, to sum up, what is the message that you are trying to get across?
Consequently
Result/ She didn’t like the pudding; consequently, she threw it all away.
Because of
Reason and cause/ He’s misunderstood because of his vulgar language.
Besides
Add information/ She knows four hundred words besides numerous proper nouns.
Apart from
Add information/ Apart from several windowpanes, there was no major damage.
On account of
Reason and cause/ He doesn’t drink alcohol on account of his health.