- Types of links
- Conditionals
- Copulatives
- Finals
- Causal
- Adversative
- Comparatives
- So
- Of place
- Of time
- Concessive
- Explanatory
- Disjunctive
- Examples of sentences with links
- References
A nexus is a word that grammatically connects one sentence with another in order to bring two ideas together to give coherence and meaning to a text. In other words, the nexus serves to link or join two words or sentences. Example: Maria started reading and Juan went to sleep.
Etymologically, the word nexus comes from the Latin word nexus, which translates as bond or union. Hence, it is used to link sentences with special terms that fulfill the function of coordinating ideas or of attaching one sentence to another that has less importance.
Examples of sentences with links marked in white
Now, the links can be of various types according to the meaning that is given to what is expressed. Therefore, the following varieties are known: conditional, copulative, final, causal, adversative, comparative, mode, place, time, concessive, explanatory and disjunctive.
Types of links
Conditionals
This type of link is used to express a condition or circumstance within a sentence. Some of them are: yes, if not, provided, but yes, provided, as long as, provided, unless, on the assumption that or only with what.
Copulatives
They are used to indicate the sum of two or more elements within the sentence or phrase. The most common are: ni, y, e, que.
Finals
This variety of links is applied to indicate the purpose of a thing. Among them are: with a view to what, in order that, for what, purpose, objective, object, purpose, intention that, among others.
Causal
The usefulness of these links is to point out the cause that produced a specific action or reaction. Some of them are: because, since, since, well, in view of that, seen that, however.
Adversative
Adverse links are used to indicate opposing or opposing ideas. The best known are: but, although, nevertheless, although, on the contrary, more, nevertheless, but, except that, except that.
Comparatives
Its purpose is to make comparisons between two or more elements. The most common are: such as, better than, equal to, worse than, as, more than, equal to, less than.
So
Through these links, the way in which the action was carried out is exposed. The most frequent are: such as, like that, like, according to, well, in this way, among others.
Of place
These links are used to locate the action. Among them are: where, where, where, where, wherever, from where and to where.
Of time
These links indicate the moment when the action was carried out. The most common are: while, when, before, and after.
Concessive
This variety of links indicates that even if an action presents conditions to be carried out, it can continue. The following are the most common: although, well that, even though, despite what, and despite what.
Explanatory
The explanatory links are used to deepen or describe an idea or approaches. The most common are: that is, that is, and this is.
Disjunctive
The purpose of these links is to indicate some type of choice, option or choice. Among the most common are: o, u, or.
Examples of sentences with links
Grammatical links allow linking ideas to give greater strength and logic to a speech. Source: pixabay.com.
- I went to the theater with Mariana and Luis.
- Joaquín likes ice cream, however he prefers the milkshake.
- Juan, what do you like more apple or pear?
- My parents bought a bigger house than the previous one.
- The company must pay taxes in order to avoid its closure.
- The foal grew as tall as his father.
- You did your best, so everything will be fine.
- The party is where Ana and Manuel met.
- It started to rain when I got to the office.
- The pineapple cake was tasty, although I like the chocolate cake better.
- I like the color of the dress, but it doesn't fit me.
- I'm not going to the country if it rains.
- Sara and I are not going to the game because we have to work.
- Alberto bought the meat as you indicated.
- My friends and I went to dinner after the theater show.
- The children paid attention while the teacher explained the experiment.
- José took the trip as if he didn't care.
- Neither you nor anyone tell me what to do.
- You have to choose between red or white shoes.
- The teacher will not teach for a week as reported by the principal.
- My friends didn't buy the tickets, so they won't go to the concert.
- The girl ate dessert before lunch.
- Pedro lowered the volume of the music so that the neighbors would not wake up.
- Grandma kind of didn't like the surprise party.
- My children are on vacation with their aunt.
- Antonio could not buy the car, since he spent part of the money.
- The baby was so cute that everyone wanted to hold him.
- The streets are flooded, that is, there is no passage.
- The bus passed where David lives.
- The technician left the computer worse than it was.
- Miguel said he would come, on the contrary, he didn't show up.
- The athlete trained less than last week.
- I go to the beach, but if my friends can go.
- Eat all the food, if not, there are no sweets.
- I bought a lot of fruits with a view to making them last for several days.
- Rosa, Carlos and Inés did well in the exam.
- You didn't tidy up your room, so you don't go out for a bike ride.
- Pedro did not go to training, since he is ill.
- The students did not study for the exam, however they got bad marks.
- The neighbor's dog is just as big as mine.
- Classes end tomorrow, as announced by the minister.
- They came out after you.
- Bad weather will not ruin our trip, well we work to do it.
- There is no public lighting, this is due to lack of budget.
- I arrived at the meeting before the scheduled time.
- Ideally, the situation is discussed personally.
- Doctor Pérez was the one who attended me last appointment.
- The author of the book is the one being interviewed on the radio.
- The math book whose author is Professor López is very good.
- Credit debt, whose origin is due to poor organization, must be restructured.
- The clothes, whose owner is in my house, will be ironed.
- The English class, whose teacher is American, is 180 minutes per week.
- You went to the school where I studied.
- Laws are debated and approved in Parliament.
The house is finished and Ingrid is ready to move in.
References
- 20 examples of connections. (2019). Colombia: Examples. Recovered from: examples.co.
- Pérez, J. (2019). Definition of nexus. (N / a): Definition. From. Recovered from: definicion.de.
- Nexus (grammar). (2019). Spain: Wikipedia. Recovered from: es.wikipedia.org.
- Nexus meaning. (2019). (N / a): Meanings. Recovered from: significados.com.
- Bembibre, C. (2011). Definition of links. (N / a): ABC definition. Recovered from: definicionabc.com.