Comparative Connectives:
Used to compare, discuss and argue, showing similarity or adding a point, showing a difference or an opposite point of view, Reinforcing a point.
also
Jack's son is also called Jack.
even
Even though it's winter the weather is not cold.
furthermore
Furthermore you must remember your books.
indeed
Rare indeed is the chance to witness a bolt of lightning.
moreover
I like to race moreover I like to win.
only
I only met him briefly.
alternatively
You can run or alternatively you can walk quickly.
anyway
She could not find anyway out of the problem.
but
There were lots of ducks but only one goose.
differs
The story differs depending who tells it.
elsewhere
You can't be here, you need to go elsewhere.
however
Mable enjoyed chocolate cake however she preferred a coffee cake.
contrast
I like the contrast between the white jacket and blue trousers.
fact
It is a well known fact that a cube has six faces.
instead
Let's walk instead of driving.
nevertheless
He nevertheless recognised the danger of his actions.
Additionally
Additionally, he volunteered in his spare time.
Sequencing Connectives:
We use them to speak about the order, time or sequence of an action.
Firstly
Firstly get all the ingedients ready.
another
Tell us another joke.
next
I'm going back to Spain next year.
subsequently
Subsequently the train was late.
then
Close the curtains then switch on the light.
finally
The group finally reached safety.
after
After the riot the shops were looted.
before
Pierce the lid before cooking.
lastly
Lastly I want to stress that this is a terrible idea.
Qualifying Connectives:
Qualifying connectives help to explain why something may change because of something else. We will have a barbeque provided it doesn't rain. If you work hard we will go out to play early. All the connectives in the list are conjunctions, which means that they are used to join two clauses within the same sentence.
Provided
We will have a barbeque provided it doesn't rain.
If
If you work hard we will go out to play early.
As long as
As long as you are here we will give you lunch.
Unless
You will lose the exam unless you study hard.
