In this post we continue working with connectors, which may help us raise our awareness of the way sentences and paragraphs should be linked together in a composition while revising some key grammar concepts and enhancing our vocabulary.
To refer to other sources
With reference to the latest scientific research, the use of mobile phones can be damaging to one's health in the long run.
According to the latest ...
To express cause
The man was acquitted of the crime because there wasn't any substancial evidence.
The man was acquitted of the crime since / as there wasn't any substantial evidence.
The man was acquitted of the crime owing to / due to the fact that there wasn't any substancial evidence.
In view of the lack of substantial evidence the man was acquitted of the crime.
Because of the lack...
Owing to the lack...
There was a lack of substantial evidence; for this reason the man was acquitted.
To express effect
There was a sudden flood; thus / therefore / so / consequently / as a result / as a consequence, he sprinted home.
To express purpose
Due to the storm, the pilot decided to turn back, so that the flight would not be jeopardized.
Due to the storm, the pilot decided to turn back, so as to / in order to avoid jeopardizing the flight.
Due to the storm, the pilot decided to turn back, in case the flight was jeopardized.
They purchased the old mansion with the purpose/intention of converting it into a luxury hotel.
To emphasise a point
Indeed, the scheme was bound to fail due to insufficient funds.
Naturally,
Clearly,
Obviously,
Needless to say,
To express reality
It is a fact that smoking over a long period of time will seriously increase the risk of heart disease.
In fact,
As a matter of fact,
In practice,
Indeed,
To give examples
For instance, by establishing day-care centres across the country, working mothers can be encouraged to resume their careers.
For example, by providing incentives such as / like day-care centres working mothers are encouraged to resume their careers.
To make general statements
As a (general) rule, countries nearer the equator have warmer climates.
By and large,
Generally,
In general,
On the whole,
Most of the connectors and examples here are taken from Successful Writing, intermediate and upper-intermediate, Express Publishing.
