Connectors

Connectors add information, introduce a similar idea, give a different/opposite idea, and introduce the result.

Example:

• Satyajit Ray was one of the greatest film makers of the world. Furthermore he was also a writer of detective stories. [Here the connector adds information].
  
  
• Every child's face is different from every other. In the same way every child's pattern of development is different. [Here the connector introduces a similar idea].
  
  
• Ram used to like drinking tea. Of late he has started drinking coffee instead. [Here the connectors give a different idea/opposite idea].
  
  
• Ram was a lazy boy. Consequently he failed in his exams. [Here the connectors introduce the results].
  
  Note: furthermore, moreover, additionally and in addition are interchangeable.
  
  
• Rita is intelligent. Moreover she is hardworking.
  
  
• Mysore is famous for the Palace. In addition it is well known for Brindavan Gardens.
  
  
• Rita sings well. Additionally she plays the Veena.
  
  
• Greens contain vitamins. Furthermore they are a rich source of iron.
  
  
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  Note

  These connectors come at the beginning of the second sentence, or near the beginning after the subject.

  Note

  To present a different idea we use words like however, nonetheless, nevertheless. However, nonetheless, nevertheless are used interchangeably.

Use a suitable connector to write the second sentence:

a) Veena went on a diet, hoping to become slim and attractive. (malnutrition-weak)

Suggested answer:

However, Veena suffered from malnutrition, and became weak.

b) The hotel did not offer the facilities we needed for our meeting. (holiday)

Suggested answer:

Nonetheless, we did have an excellent holiday there.

c) Cancer cannot be cured. (controlled)

Suggested answer:

Nevertheless, it can be controlled to some extent.

Note

To express a similar idea we use similarly and in the same way. 'Similarly' and 'In the same way' are used interchangeably.

Look at these sentences:

a) In most cities, there are less traffic jams during mid-day. Similarly there is less traffic on Sundays.

b) Cars must stop at the zebra crossing.

In the same way, pedestrians must only cross at the zebra crossing.

Write a second sentence in each space below using the clues given and a suitable connector:

a) Rohit framed a timetable to prepare for the final examination. (ask, his cousin)

Suggested answer:

Similarly / In the same way he asked his cousin to do so.

b) Most, people are afraid of tigers. (tigers-us)

Suggested answer:

In the same way / Similarly tigers are afraid of us.

c) Trusting every stranger you come across is wrong. (suspecting-not right)

Suggested answer:

In the same way / Similarly suspecting every stranger is not right.

d) Public sanitation is very important for our health. (clean air)

Suggested answer:

In the same way / Similarly clean air is very important for our health.

To indicate difference or contrast we use words like whereas, while or but to connect sentences.

Time Connectors

Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectors:

It was late at night. Prithvi had been sleeping for several hours.

1) _______ he was woken by a furious knocking at the door.

2) _______ checking his watch and putting on his dressing gown, he staggered sleepily towards the door.

3) ________ he looked through the keyhole he saw a strange sight. It was the big bearded watchman of the flats shivering in a woman's dressing gown.

4) _______ he saw this, Prithvi rushed to his bedroom and

5) _______ in bed, pulled the covers over his head shaking with shock.

6) _________ he lay there he could hear desperate shouting and banging but Prithvi ignored it and

7) _______ fell asleep.

Suggested answer:

It was late at night. Prithvi had been sleeping for several hours.

1) When he was woken by a furious knocking at the door.

2) After or On checking his watch and putting on his dressing gown, he staggered sleepily towards the door.

3) When he looked through the keyhole he saw a strange sight. It was the big bearded watchman of the flats shivering in a woman's dressing gown.

4) As soon as or when he saw this, Prithvi rushed to his bedroom and

5) when in bed, pulled the covers over his head shaking with shock.

6) As or while he lay there he could hear desperate shouting and banging but Prithvi ignored it and

7) soon or eventually fell asleep.

Purpose Connectors

Answer the following questions:

1. Why do we go to school?

Suggested answer:

We go to school to study new things.

2. Why do we have laws?

Suggested answer:

We have laws so that there is order and peace.

3. Why do children play games?

Suggested answer:

Children play games because they can have fun.

Explaining Why

Use of:

so -------- that

too -------- to

not -------- enough to

Look at these sentences:

She is so lazy that she cannot work.

She is too lazy to work.

She is not active enough to work.

Using the clues given below write two/three sentences that mean the same:

1. sick - walk

Suggested answer:

a) She is so sick that she cannot walk.

b) She is too sick to walk.

2. stupid - pass

Suggested answer:

a) He is too stupid to pass.

b) He is so stupid that he cannot pass.

c) He is not clever enough to pass.

3. cold - go outdoors

Suggested answer:

a) It is too cold to go outdoors.

b) It is so cold that we cannot go outdoors.

c) It is not warm enough to go outdoors.

4. hard - break

Suggested answer:

a) The sweet is too hard to break.

b) The sweet is so hard that it cannot be broken.

c) It is not soft enough to be broken.

5. Small - to do the work

Suggested answer:

a) Ram is too small to do the work.

b) Ram is so small that he cannot do the work.

c) Ram is not big enough to do the work.