IMPORTANT SEQUENCE CONNECTORS

FUNCTION

Linking Words
, and
; in addition,
; moreover,
; furthermore,
; besides

Join similar ideas

China is a big country

Join alternative ideas

(choice)

We could have dinner at home

, or

we could eat at Sams caf.

Give reason or cause

He was punished

because
since

he did not do his homework.

He is hardworking
Show contrast or contradict
ideas (opposite ideas)

His words are harsh

it has a large population.

, but
; however,
, yet
; nevertheless

his brother is lazy.

it was raining,

they played tennis outdoors.

she is rich

she is not proud.

I believe he is a good man.

Linking word
Although
Even though
Though

Linking word
They played tennis outdoors

although
even though
though

it was raining.

They went out

despite
in spite of

the rain.
the bad weather.

because
since

the huge stadium and the

open-air theatre are hardly
ever used.

Residential schools provide

various facilities for the
students

; for example,
; for instance

there is a library, a
gymnasium, a student
centre and a mosque.

It rained the whole day

yesterday

; as a result,
; consequently,
; therefore,
; thus,
; thereby,
; henceforth,
; that is why,
, so

they had to postpone the

football match.

The country has many white

elephants
Introduce examples or
illustrations

Show effect or result

FUNCTION
Show time or sequence

Linking word
After
As soon as
As long as
Before

Sample sentence.
After the student went home, they fumigated the school.
As soon as the man had regained consciousness, he was given
some water to drink.
You can stay as long as you like.
Wash your feet before you go to bed.