This is the fourth and last post about connectors. We have been dealing with connectors in the Writing Workshop posts 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Remember that connectors can help us connect the ideas within a paragraph and link paragraphs together. On top of that, the connectors we have presented on this blog come together with examples, which may be useful to learn how to use them. They can also be helpful to revise specific grammar points.
To clarify/rephrase
In other words, if you drive more carefully you are less likely to have an accident.
That is to say,
To put it another way,
To express similarity
Brushing your teeth daily is fundamental for good oral hygiene; similarly, likewise, in the same way, not eating food containing sugar in-between meals also promotes oral hygiene.
To give an alternative
We could use (either) a chain-saw or an axe.
We could use an axe. On the other hand, Alternatively, a chain-saw would be faster.
To express condition
His father promised to buy him a car on the condition that, provided (that), providing (that), only if, as long as he passed his exams to enter university.
In the event of a fire alarm, leave by the nearest fire exit quickly.
Take a map in case you become disorientated.
Do you happen to know whether (or not) this is the most direct route?
You should call her, otherwise, or (else) she will start to become worried.
To express the consequence of a condition
The price of underground tickets is due to increase again; consequently, then, so, in which case, I will start taking the bus.
I'm hoping to get paid today; if so, I'll be going out tonight; if not, otherwise, it'll be another night in front of the TV.
To conclude
Finally, it is unlikely that there will be peace in all the countries of the world concurrently.
Lastly,
All in all,
Taking everything into account/consideration,
On the whole,
All things considered,
In conclusion,
On balance,
To sum up,
Reference
I am writing to advise you of a meeting regarding, concerning the upcoming award presentation ceremony.
I am writing with respect to, with regard to, with reference to, in regard to, in reference to your recently published article on computers.
Summarising
In short, his performance on stage was fantastic!
Briefly,
To put it briefly,
Most of the connectors and examples here are taken from Successful Writing, intermediate and upper-intermediate, Express Publishing.
