ESL GRAMMARConnectors

Are used to connect large groups of words, phrases, or sentences.

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EXAMPLES: Connectors
  • although / though/ even though: followed by a complete sentence.

  • They can be placed at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.​

    If it is placed at the beginning we need to use a comma after the clause. 

    Although / though / even though /  the students had not studied, they all passed their exams.

  • As soon as

    Mr. Ford plans to pay off his loan as soon as he gets his bonus.

  • in spite of / despite: 
    It is placed at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

    He arrived on time despite / in spite of the snowstorm.

  • in spite of / despite + verb + ing

    In spite of walking to school during the snowstorm, Bob arrived on time.

  • because of, due to: 

    Because of / due to the weather, we stayed at home

  • even if + pronoun

  • however, nevertheless, even so: 

    He was quite ill however/ nevertheless/ even so, he went to school.

  • So That / Now That  (video + examples)

    The teacher gave the test so that he would know which students were learning the material.

    Now that the teacher had the test results, he knew which students needed more help.

  • while  -  I went to the bank.    It was snowing.  

    I went to the bank while it was snowing.

    While it was snowing, I went to the bank.

  • during  -  He was taking a test.    His phone rang. 

    During the test, his phone rang.                 His phone rang during the test.