LOGICAL CONNECTORS
Logical connectors are used to connect words or sentences which follow a logical
order. Study the following logical connectors and their usage.
Logical Connectors
To show the connection between
actions and consequences:
Therefore, As a result, Consequently,
Thus
To show a contrasting idea: However
To introduce a new idea or add extra
information: Besides, in addition,
Futhermore
To introduce a similar idea: Similarly
Example
Malik likes football. Therefore, he
aspires to become a footballer.
Lili was not interested in her studies.
As a result, she failed her
examination.
The residents made a few
complaints. Consequently, a new
community hall was built.
They did not follow the instructions.
Thus, they lost their way.
The doctor tried to save the patient.
However, he died during the
operation.
The winners were given cash awards.
Besides, they were offered
lucrative jobs.
Bring along your application forms. In
addition, make photocopies of
your detailed results.
He was a dynamic leader.
Furthermore, he was a defender of
justice.
Weng Kai trained hard and became a
world champion. Similarly, we can
also work had and become
successful.
 Sequence Connectors Example

First, Then, Next, Before, After, Until,
Later, Afterwards, Finally, After that,
Eventually, Meanwhile, Subsequently
First, introduce yourself. Then, you
may sit down.
Everyone chipped in to help.
Eventually, the house for the poor
was completed.

Pak Hassan and his crew are cutting

the meat for the rending.
Meanwhile, his wife is preparing
the spices.

Exercise 1

Fill in each blank with a suitable logical or sequence connector.

1. Ahmad has worked hard. ______ he was given a week’s leave as a reward.

2. To get well you need a lot of rest. _______, I will see to your unfinished work.

3. Zaini had neglected his studies. _________, he failed badly.

4. Hanim took her bath first. _______ she had her dinner.

5. The driver was fined RM10000. ______, he was sentenced to a year’s jail.

6. The fat boy laughed with them. _________, he was hurt by their cruel jokes.

7. Let the soup boil for ten minutes. _________, add some salt to it.

8. We work for more than ten days. ________, our project was completed.

9. We shut all the windows and doors. _______, we locked the main door.

10. We found the child at the bus station. _______, we informed the child’s
parents.