What are the 10 examples of connectives?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

Here are ten examples of connectives that you can use in your writing:

1. When: I always feel happy when I see my friends.
2. Before: I like to relax before starting my work.
3. While: I listened to music while I was cooking dinner.
4. So: I was tired, so I went to bed early.
5. Because: I couldn’t go out because it was raining.
6. Since: I haven’t seen her since we graduated from college.
7. Where: I love going to the beach, where I can relax and swim.
8. Later: I will meet you later at the café.
9. Unless: I won’t be able to attend the party unless I finish my work.
10. Yet: I haven’t finished reading the book yet.

These connectives help to link ideas, show cause and effect, provide conditions, and indicate time. By using these words in your writing, you can make your sentences and paragraphs flow smoothly and convey your thoughts more effectively.