Connectors in English

Connectors sorted by purpose. Pay attention to the register of the phrase (how colloquial or formal it is) and its position in it.

ADDING

And, too, also, as well, both, alike, as well as, besides, apart from that, moreover, furthermore, in addition, in turn, on top of that, ...

Examples:
I liked the film too.
We can also stay home and order some pizzas. (before the main verb)
It appeals to both children and adults. It appeals to children and adults alike.
We provide IT and financial solutions, as well as consulting services.
Besides this/Apart from that, the campaign has been a success.
In addition, we have set up a new product line.
Moreover/Furthermore, our profit margins have risenby 5%.
Writing a blog will help you gain clients, and can in turn be used as a CV.
The service was really slow. On top of that, they overcharged us.

CONTRAST

But, although, though, however, rather than, instead of, yet, despite, in spite of, on one hand/side, on the other hand/side, nevertheless, nonetheless, ...

Examples:
It's a beautiful town, although there isn't much to do.
It's a beautiful town. There isn't much to do, though.
There aren't many things to do there. However, it's quite a beautiful town.
I prefer working on my own, rather than working at a company.
Instead of working at a company, I prefer working on my own.
I don't work at any company. I prefer working on my own instead.

In spite of/Despite receiving billions of pounds from the government, banks are still reluctant to give out loans.
Banks don't lend out money, despite having received billions of pounds from the government.
On one hand/side, internet makes self-study available to everyone.
On the other hand/side, people waste a lot of time due to easy-to-access information.
People waste a lot of time browsing the internet. Nevertheless/nonetheless, it has dramatically improved the way we communicate and do business.

CHOICE

Or, either ... or ..., neither ... nor ..., whether ... or ...,

Examples:
The menu includes either coffee or a dessert (but not both).
Neither tacos nor fajitas are Spanish, but Mexican food, dude!
I don't know whether to stay in Spain or move abroad (for making decisions).

EXAMPLES

Like, such as, for example, for instance, ...

Examples:
Corporations like (colloquial) /such as Coca-cola or Nike have been subject to boycott campaigns.
If you can't get a job, try for example/for instance to set up an online business, or attend networking events to get clients of your own.

CAUSES

Because, as, since, for, due to, because of, owing to, ...

Examples:
As/Since I am in London for business, I'll go and visit the British Gallery.
He doesn't understand us, because/for (formal) he was raised in quite a different culture.
He doesn't manage to understand our culture, for/due to/because of/owing to his different background.

CONSEQUENCES

So, thus, so + subject + can, so as to, so that, in order to, consequently, hence, therefore, thereby, as a result ...

Examples:
I'm sitting for a Council Officer exam, so (that) I can get a secure job.
I'll try to pass a Council Officer exam. Thus, I'll gain job security.
Many people sit for Council Officer exams, so as to/ in order to gain job security.
There are constant findings in neurobiology. Consequently/Therefore/As a result, we keep studying all throughout our career.

CONDITIONS

If, in case, as long as, provided that, should + subject , had + subject , ...

Examples:
Please call us if/in case there is any problem.
The Swiss are grateful clients, as long as you don't make any mistake.
Provided you don't make mistakes, the Swiss may be the best clients to work with.
If the economy had OR Had the economy kept growing, we would not have had to close the factory down.
Don't hesitate to call us in case there is OR should there be any problem.

SEQUENCE

Then, after, first of all, first and foremost, to start with, to conclude, to sum up, to wrap up, move onto (the next point), get back to (a previous point), firstly, secondly, ...

Examples:
First of all/To start with, I would like to introduce myself.
Our mission is, first and foremost, to provide the best service in our industry.
To conclude/to sum up/to wrap up, I want to point out the three main points.
Now we'll move onto the next activity. So, let's get back to the story of the buddha monk.
Firstly, the Chinese market offers countless opportunities. Secondly, purchasing power is sharply picking up.

COMPARISONS

As, as ... as, as if, as though, be/look/sound (quite) like, quite like, ...

Examples:
He never gets angry. He's cool as a cucumber!
She kept acting as if nothing happened.
Hey man, you look like a clown in those trousers.
Their music sounds quite like sixties rock, with some wind instruments.