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Sentence Connectors - Showing Comparison Once you have mastered the basics of correct usage in written English, you will want to express yourself in increasingly complex ways. One of the best ways to improve your writing style is to use sentence connectors. Sentence connectors are used to express relationships between ideas and to combine sentences. The use of these connectors will add sophistication to your writing style. Type of Connector Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating conjunction Conjunctive adverbs Prepositions Connector(s) and...too just as similarly, in comparison like, similar to Examples High level positions are stressful, and can be harmful to your health too. Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your health. High level positions are stressful at times; similarly, they can be harmful to your health. Similar to other important professions, high level business positions are stressful at times.
Sentence connectors
Sentence connectors form a bridge between two independent clauses. Some examples: however, therefore, furthermore, for example, on the other hand, in addition, still, otherwise, that is.
a. to form one compound sentence, punctuated with a semicolon (;) and a comma (,) Ocean salinity varies in different climate zones; for example, the Baltic Sea is much less saline than the Red Sea. to form two sentences, the second of which begins with the sentence connector followed by a comma (,)
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In hot climates water evaporates quickly; therefore, the concentration of salt is greater.
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In hot climates water evaporates quickly. Therefore, the oceans are more saline. Ocean salinity varies in different climate zones. For example, the Baltic Sea is much less saline than the Red Sea.
Many local councils have taken steps to encourage the use of bicycles, for example cycling lanes have been added to many major roads.
Many local councils have taken steps to encourage the use of bicycles; for example, cycling lanes have been added to many major roads. 2. Cycling is being encouraged as it has the potential to ease traffic congestion and air pollution. The high number of accidents is a concern.
Cycling is being encouraged as it has the potential to ease traffic congestion and air pollution. However, the high number of accidents is a concern.