The document discusses different types of connectors used in writing, including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, prepositions, and provides examples of each. It notes that coordinating conjunctions like "but" and "and" can connect two independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions like "although" and "while" introduce dependent clauses. Conjunctive adverbs and prepositional phrases can also connect and contrast ideas.
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Contrast & Addition Connectors
1. Type of
Connector
Connector(s) Examples
Coordinating
conjunction
But, yet, but still, but
anyway
High level positions are stressful at times,
but the financial rewards make these
positions very condesirable indeed.
Subordinating
conjunctions
whereas, while, although,
even though,
While high level positions are stressful at
times, the financial rewards make these
positions very desirable indeed.
Conjunctive
adverbs
in contrast, on the other
hand, nevertheless,
nonetheless, however
High level positions are stressful at times;
on the other hand, the financial rewards
make these positions very desirable
indeed.
Prepositions unlike Unlike the undesirable stress of high level
positions, the financial rewards make these
positions very desirable indeed.
Type of
Connector
Connector(s) Examples
Coordinating
Conjunction
and High level positions are stressful at
times, and can be harmful to your health.
Conjunctive
adverbs
in addition, additionally,
furthermore, moreover, also,
besides
High level positions are stressful at
times; furthermore, they can be harmful
to your health
Correlative
conjunctions
not only...but also Not only are high level positions stressful
at times, but they also can be harmful to
your health.
Prepositional
phrases
in addition to, along with, as
well as
Along with being stressful, high level
positions can also be harmful to your
health.
CONNECTORS OF ADDITION
CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST