connectors

Connectors

A connector is a word that is used to join words or sentences.

And, as well as, but, or, yet, nevertheless, however, so that, as long as, while, until, as if, because, when, after, though, before.

• A boy and a girl
• An elephant and a giraffe
• A toy or a book
• The music was loud nevertheless it was enjoyable.

Types of connectors

 

Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions join together clauses of equal importance.

Some examples of coordinating conjunctions are - and, but, or.

Use of 'and'

‘And’ is used as a conjunction when the words or phrases are of equal importance and both conditions exist. Other words that can be used in place of and are: moreover, in addition to, along with, plus, as well as, further more

• Tom and Harry play hockey.
• A lion and a fox live in this cave.
• We need some gloves and a ball in addition to bats.
• The soldiers rose moreover they cheered the leader.
• We found the thief along with the bags.
• The gurgling stream along with the howling wind added to the charm of the place.

Use of 'but'

The conjunction 'but' is used to show a contradiction between two phrases. Let's say the first phrase leads you to expect a certain event and the second phrase tells you quite a contradictory outcome. In such an event, but, is used.

Other words like: nevertheless, yet, however, can be used in place of 'but'

• He ran, but he missed the bus.
• She studied hard but could not score well in the test.
• The hill was very steep but the old man could climb it easily.
• Sharon fell from the horse nevertheless she did not cry.
• The lion was hungry yet it did not attack Androcles.
• He is from England however he speaks Chinese very well

Use of 'Or'

When we need to express a choice between two words or phrases we use 'or'. Here only one of the two conditions exists.

Example:

Would you take a cup of tea or coffee?

Shall we buy a book or a toy?

Sit on the bench or on the grass.

Are you tired or shall we go out for a walk?

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Correlative conjunctions:

Conjunctions used in pairs are correlative conjunctions

Either..... or	Either Peter or John has taken the book.
Neither.....nor	It is neither hot nor tasty.
Both.....and	My sister is both smart and intelligent.
Whether..... or	Tell me whether you know the route or not.
Not only..... but also	Not only is she stupid but also stubborn.

 

Subordinating conjunction

A subordinating conjunction joins a clause to another on which it depends for its full meaning. The chief subordinating conjunctions are after, because, if, that, though, although, till, before, unless.

• I will not go to the market if it rains.
• The situation 'I will not go to the market' is dependant on the condition 'if it rains'.
• You could go and play after you have done the dishes.
• King Midas was unhappy because his daughter turned to gold.
• You must dig the earth till you find water.

exercises

1.______all her friends were on holiday, she stayed in.

a.because of

b.since.*

c.for

d.after

2.They closed the theme park______the great losses.

a.because of.*

b.since

c.for

d.after

3. ______the power of the storm, he decided not to sail that day.

a.concerning

b.accepting

c.considering.*

d.because of

4. It was ______a tiring day taht we fell asleep immediately.

a.so

b.such.*

c.resulting

d.more

5. The police cordoned off (=cerró) the area______private cars shouldn't drive in.

a.in order

b.so that.*

c.for that

d.like that

6. ______their German was very bad, they could communicate with the shop assistant

a.since

b.as

c.though

d.although.*

7.You can do the exam______you have you identity card.

a.whereas

b.while

c.as long as.*

d.whenever

8. ______French people love cooking, the English don't seem very interested.

a.whereas.*

b.while

c.as long as

d.whenever

9. F1 are______fast that their wheels have to be special

a.so.*

b.very

c.such

d.like

10. The inspector has come ______supervise all our documents.

a.for

b.so that

c.because

d.in order.*

sources 

http://www.tutorvista.com/content/english/english-i/work-book/connectors.php

http://baladre.info/english/sedaviwebfront/connector4choice.htm