CONNECTORS AND LINKERS 4

- other connectors and linkers -

To join elements within a sentence or sentences within a text we use conjunctions,
prepositions, adverbs and adverbial expressions called “connectors” or “linkers”.
• Moreover / furthermore (formal use, above all in written language) / what’s more
(more informal) intensify a discussion by adding further information or idea.

He was sentenced to six months. Moreover, he had to pay a big fine.

The house is large and comfortable and, what’s more it has a nice garden.
• also / besides (that) / in addition to that besides / in addition to + verb in ING form.
I don’t want to spend so much money on a dress; besides it is not even the color I prefer.
You shouldn’t eat so much and, in addition to that, you should take more exercise.
Besides being clever, he is also generous.
• Comparative function
• as...as..., followed by adjective or adverbs, expreses a similarity.
It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be.
• as... / like followed by subject + verb
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
We danced like we had never danced before.
•Than..., followed by adjective or adverbs, expresses a comparison.
The place is better than we expected.
• Conditional function

• if, in case, provided / providing, unless

I will drive provided you tell me the way.

• as if / as though...

He turned pale as if he had been frightened.

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