RULES OF CONNECTORS AND TRANSITIONS WORDS
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| 1. Connectors link words, phrases, or clauses for sm 00th flow. | She was tired, but she kept working. |
| 2. Use connectors to show relationships: addition, contrast, cause, effect, or time. | and, but, therefore, however, then |
| 3. Alwgys place connectors where they clearly show the relationship. | He studied hard; therefore, he succeeded. |
| 4. Don't overuse connectors clarity is more important than decorati on. | Too many transitions can confuse the reader. |
| 5. Addition connectors add similar ideas. | and* also, moreover, in addition, furthermore |
| 6. "And" connects equal ideas; "as well as" adds secondary ones, | She writes Cind paints. / She writes as well as paints, |
| 7. Contrast connectors show difference or opposition. | but, however, yet, although, even though, whereas, while, on the other hand |
| 8. "But" joins clauses directly; "however" begins a new clause or sentence. | I tried but foiled. / I tried; however, / failed, |
| 9. Although" introduces a dependent clause (formal). | Although he was tired, he continued working. |
| 10. "Even though" is stronger than '*although." | Even though it rained, we played. |
| 11. "Whereas" and "while" compare contrasting ideas. | Whereas he is quiet, she is talkative. |
| 12. Cause connectors show reason or purpose. | because, since, as, for, due toy owing to, so that |
| 13. "Because" gives direct reason; "since/as" give background reason. | Because I was sick, I stayed home. |
| 14. "Due to" and "owing to" are followed by nouns or noun phrases, | The flight was delayed due to fog. |
| 15. Effect/result connectors show outcomes. | therefore, thus, hence, consequently, as a result |
| 16. 'Therefore" and "thus" begin new sentences or follow semicolons. | He worked hard; therefore, he passed. |
| 17. "So" joins cause and result in the same sentence (informal). | He was late, so he missed the bus, |
| 18. Time connectors show sequence or order. | then, after that, before, meanwhile, later, subsequently, finally |
| 19. Use "then" for next event; "after that" for step-by-step actions. | He packec!, then left for the airport |
| 20. "Meanwhile" shows simultaneous action. | She cooked; meanwhile, he set the table, |
| 21. "Finally" or "In the end" show conclusion or final step. | Finally, they reached home. |
| 22. Comparison connectors show similarity. | similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally |
| 23. Use "similarly" to connect parallel examples. | He loves movies; similarly, she enjoys them. |
| 24. Condition connectors show dependence or possibility. | if, unless, provided that, as long as, in case |
| 25. "If" = condition; "unless" negative condition, | If it rains, we'll stay in. / Unless it rains, we'll go out, |
| 26. "Provided that" and "As long as" mean 'only if.' | You can join, provided that you agree. |
| 27. Purpose connectors explain intention. | to, in order to, so that, for the purpose of |
| 28. "So that" shows reason with intention. | She studied hard so that she could pass. |
| 29. Emphasis connectors highlight key ideas. | indeed, in fact, above all, most importantly, notably |
| 30. "Indeed" strengthens a previous idea. | It was indeed a great performance, |
| 31. "In fact" adds evidence or clarification. | He looks lazy; in fact, he's very efficient. |
| 32. Example connectors introduce illustrations. | for example, for instance, such as, namely |
| 33. Use commas after "for example" and "for instance." | Many fruits, for example, apples and oranges, are rich in vitamins. |
| 34. Conclusion connectors summarize or close an argument. | iin conclusion, to sum up, overall, therefore, finally |
| 35. Use "In conclusion" for essays and speeches. | In conclusion, education empowers us all. |
| 36, "Overall" sums up mixed ideas neutrally. | Overall, the project was a success. |
| 37. Sequence connectors improve story or process writing. | first, next, then, after that, finally |
| 38. Use commas or numbering for clarity. | First, gather materials. |
| Second, prepare ingredients. | |
| 39. Transition connectors smooth shift between paragraphs. | On the other hand, furthermore, in contrast, sit-n ilarly |
| 40, Avoid starting every sentence with a connectorn vary placement. | Sometimes put connectors in the middle or end. |
| 41. Contrast pairs add sophistication: "not onlyn.but also " "bothn.and." | Not only is she talented, but she's also humble. |
| 42, Alternative connectors show choice. | either,..or / neither .nor / otherwise / or else |
| 43. "Otherwise" introduces consequence of not doing something. | Hurry up; otherwise, well miss the train. |
| 44. summary connectors simplify information. | in short, in brief; to summarize, in nutshell |
| 45. "In short" gives a concise restatement. | In short, he failed because he didn't prepa re. |
| 46. Contrast intensifiers like "however, nonetheless, nevertheless" show polite disagreement. | He wcs tired; neverthe[es$, he helped. |
| 47. "Despite this" or "Even so" also contrast expectation and result, | It rained all day. Even so, we enjoyed ourselves- |
| 48. Always match connector meaning with sentence logic. | X He was sick; therefore, Ime went to o party. He was sick; nevertheless, he went to. a party. |
| 49. Use connectors sparingly they guide, not dominate. | Good writing balances logjc and flow, |
| 50. Mastering connectors makes your writing cohesive, logical, and elegant the mark of a professional communicator, | Fluency = Grammar pransitions + Clarity. |