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Grammar reference

Connectors

Choosing Connectors for Register

Formal and informal linking.

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Explanation

Register governs connector choice: besides and plus are conversational, moreover and furthermore are formal. Some connectors are overused in student writing, notably moreover at the start of every paragraph. Vary the link so the argument reads as reasoning rather than a checklist.

Examples

  • Informal: Plus, the tickets were cheap. Formal: Moreover, the tickets were inexpensive.
  • Spoken: Anyway, we left. Written: In any case, we left.

Common mistakes

  • Moreover, moreover, moreover, in conclusion.

    Vary links and let the content carry the argument.

    Repetition flattens the prose.

More Connectors

Connectors: Addition and Contrast

Moreover, however, whereas, in contrast.

Connectors: Cause, Effect and Purpose

Because, so, therefore, consequently, in order to.

Connectors: Sequence and Summary

First, then, finally, in conclusion, overall.

Connectors: Concession and Qualification

Although, even though, despite, nevertheless.