Se utilizan para unir palabras, frases u oraciones.
British English
As
And
Too
Also
American English
As
And
Too
Also
Examples
My mum and my aunt prepared everything for the party.
I have been studying for the test and my sister too.
Karen speaks English as well as I do.
Peter plays the guitar, also Tommy.
Se utilizan para unir dos ideas, siendo que una es excluyente de la otra.
British English
Or
Otherwise
Either ... or
Neither ... nor
American English
Or
Otherwise
Either ... or
Neither ... nor
Examples
I can choose between the theater or the cinema.
She must study, otherwise, she won't pass the exam.
They can either use a pen or a pencil.
Neither Sam nor Susan is at home.
Se utilizan para unir dos ideas, donde una es condición para la otra.
British English
If
If ... then
In case of
American English
If
If ... then
In case of
Examples
If it rains, the team won't play.
If it is cold then she will wear a coat.
Emily will call 911 in case of emergency.
Nos permiten indicar que algo sucede a pesar de otra cosa.
British English
Even if
Despite
Although
In spite of
Not even if
Regardless of
American English
Even if
Despite
Although
In spite of
Not even if
Regardless of
Examples
Although I'm not feeling well, I will go to the party.
I will visit Jesse even if I am tired.
Despite everything, my dad came yesterday.
In spite of the fact that I have worked hard, I didn't get the job.
It is the best option, regardless of time and place.
Son aquellos que indican que una idea es la conclusion de otra.
British English
So
Thus
Hence
Therefore
Consequently
American English
So
Thus
Hence
Therefore
Consequently
Examples
It is not my problem. Therefore, make whatever you want.
They fought tirelessly. Thus, they won the war.
The movie had finished, so they came home.
She can't speak Japanese, hence her mistakes.
She had a breakdown and consequently was sent to the hospital.
Estos conectores sirven para indicar que una idea es continuidad de la otra.
British English
Then
Also
Besides
Moreover
Furthermore
In addition to
American English
Then
Also
Besides
Moreover
Furthermore
In addition to
Examples
The thieves left the house. Then, the police arrived.
She is an excellent wife, moreover she cooks really well.
He wrote several books. Furthermore, he was a scientist.
I don't like the car. Besides, it is too expensive for me.
In addition to being a great person, Lily was an excellent teacher.
Tom won an Oscar, also a Golden Globe.
Sirven para conectar dos ideas opuestas.
British English
But
Yet
Still
However
Nonetheless
Instead of
On the Contrary
On the other Hand
American English
But
Yet
Still
However
Nonetheless
Instead of
On the Contrary
On the other Hand
Examples
He was not a good student but he was a good person.
You didn't pass. However, we will give you another chance.
He broke my heart but I still love him.
They haven't finished the essay yet.
It is a beautiful place. On the other hand, the food is terrible.
Instead of seeing a doctor, she took an aspirin.
They are not at home; on the contrary, they went out with some friends.
Indican una relación de causa y efecto entre las frases o ideas.
British English
As
For
Due to
Since
Because
Because of
Owing to
American English
As
For
Due to
Since
Because
Because of
Owing to
Examples
Because I am in love with Jenny, I will marry her.
I left smoking for my children.
I feel uncomfortable because of my body.
She was fired as a result of her poor performance.
The plane is delayed due to the bad weather.
1 "Moreover" and "Besides" are examples of Continuative Connectors.
2 I will help you _____ I don 't feel well.
3 The plane is delayed _____ a terrible storm.
4 Jason bought bread and meat _____.
5 She hasn't finished homework _____.
6 "And" is considered a Conditional Connector.
7 The Adversative Connectors are used to connect two opposite ideas.
8 She is running ______ she is late for her class.
9 She hadn't studied. _____, she passed the exam.
10 Tom can play the guitar, _____ Emily.
11 _____ it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.
12 He hasn't finished, _____ he can't go now.
13 _____ taking an umbrella, she ran in the rain.
14 You are my sister _____ my best friend.
15 Call me _____ you need help.
