Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
There is a big role of connectors in all four components of IELTS. Connectors enables us to link words or phrases. There are wide variety of connectors and each of them has a distinct function:-
Connectors can express:
Addition
Time
Sequence
Contrast
Condition
Reason
Result
Let’s discuss each of these functions:
ADDITION- And, as well as, furthermore, Moreover,in addition, also. We can use addition connectors when we want to add one phrase to give extra information. Obviously the most common if these is ‘and’ while the other addition connectors give a little more emphasis and are also more common in written English, especially’moreover’ and ‘furthermore’.
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
Following are some examples:
.They like to study English
.He is well-qualified , plus he’s very charismatic.
.The house is beautiful . Furthermore, the price is low.
.Sport is fun. Moreover, it’s a great way to socialize.
.I love to play the piano and I also Play the violin.
As well as being helpful, Carmen is very practical.
Time – While, meanwhile, as soon as. Students can use the connectors of time to connect the movements which happens during the same time. The connectors “when and as are very identical in their meanings. We generally use while” for a longer action, especially with a continuous form.
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
For instance:
When we arrived we sat in the yoga class.
I watched movie while I was taking rest.
We’ll start as soon as everyone gets here.
Sequence – then, after, afterwards, next, firstly, secondly, finally. In an identical way to time connectors, sequential connectors help us to show the order of events. Here are some examples
.She talked about the main moto and she began her presentation.
.He is coming here after his meeting.
.Firstly, I am grateful to all of you who have came here.
.Secondly, I want to give an overview of this presentation.
.Finally, I will invite our Managing director to speak.
Show contrast – However, but, though, although, nevertheless, despite, whereas, while
These connectors can relate contrasing ideas. But and however are very similar, though ‘however’ lays more emphasis in differentiation and is common at the starting of sentence.
The connectors Though and Although are as like each other. ‘Though’ can be at the beginning, middle and at the end of a sentence, while ‘Although’ cannot be used at the end of the sentence.
Some of the examples are as follows:-
.They like pizza but don’t like pasta.
.It’s a great city and it’s fun for holiday. However, I wouldn’t like to live there.
.Although he works hard he hasn’t had a promotion for years.
.Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
CONDITION:-
As long as, provided that, Unless, otherwise
When we want to express the idea that something can happen only in specific conditions, we can use conditional connectors. For instance, you can play video games as long as you clean your room first.
We’ll organise the goods for you provided that we receive the payment soon.
Unless the economy ameliorates, interest rates will go down again.
We need to hurry up, otherwise we’ll miss the flight.
REASON- Because, as, due to, so (that) , in order to.
When we want to explain the reason for something we need to use this groups of connectors, the most common of which is ‘because ‘. For example:-
Many individuals study English because it’s important for their jobs.
Due to heavy traffic we arrived half an hour late.
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
RESULT – so, therefore, as a result, consequently
When we want to express the consequence of an action, use result connectors. They all have a similar meaning though ‘so’ is more common in spoken English and id more informal.
Here are some examples:-
.Last year’s results were outstanding, as a result you will all receive a bonus.
.Crime rates are rising constantly. Therefore, the government is going to hire more police officers.
So you can see, connectors are useful in many situations and can transform your fluency level in conversation.
THANK YOU:)
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules
Role of connectors in all IELTS modules