Conjunções e Conectores

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CONJUNCTIONS VS. CONNECTORS They are words we use to connect ideas, sentences and paragraphs. CONJUNCTIONS CONNECTORS Conjunctions join words, phrases Connectors link ideas and sentences. or clauses in a sentence. They help show the relationship They are usually short words. between ideas. COMMON CONJUNCTIONS COMMON CONNECTORS and but or because so also in addition however when while if although therefore for example since until as a result on the other hand first next finally EXAMPLES EXAMPLES I wanted to go out, but it was raining. She is very smart. In addition, she is She studies hard because she really kind. wants to pass the exam. I was tired. Therefore, I went to bed early. We can go to the park and have He didn't study. As a result, he failed the test. a picnic. On the other hand, I think this idea call you when I arrive. is not a good one. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Conjunctions Connectors join parts of a sentence. connect sentences or ideas. like coffee and tea. like coffee. In addition, like tea. WHERE DO WE USE THEM? EXTRA EXAMPLES Conjunctions: in everyday Although it was cold, we went hiking. conversations, emails, They didn't have much time, so stories, essays. they took a taxi. Connectors: in essays, First, wash the vegetables. presentations, reports, Next, cut them into pieces. and formal writing. Finally, cook them for 10 minutes. Remember: Conjunctions are usually short. Connectors are usually longer phrases. @englishministry_