WHAT ARE ADD-ON CONNECTORS? (WITH EXAMPLES) - LITERATURE - 2025

Add connectors are used to add information or reinforce it. In general, connectors are used to link sentences within a paragraph or ideas between paragraphs.

Its function is to demonstrate the relationship of sentences to each other. When it comes to connectors of addition, this relationship can be of addition, inclusion or intensification of the information.

On the other hand, additive connectors, as they are also called, can be classified as argumentative and non-argumentative.

The argumentative ones (even more so…) are used when the new information is presented as more important than the previous one.

In contrast, the latter (likewise, likewise…) do not indicate differences regarding the importance of the new information aspect.

Classification of addition connectors

The different kinds of relationship of sentences within a text can be expressed through the use of different links, including connectors. These link propositions and are necessary for understanding oral or written speech.

In the specific case of additives, in addition to the division between argumentative and non-argumentative, these connectors can be classified according to the degree of addition indicated.

First, we can name those that simply express a notion of addition. In these cases, it is an idea added to the development of the speech.

Then there are the ones with an intensifying undertone. These are used to strongly emphasize the idea. Finally there are those that indicate the maximum degree of addition and emphasis.

Examples of addition connectors

Notion of sum

-He always walked down that street when he left his work because in the afternoons it was generally peaceful. In addition, walking helped him to organize all the events of the day.

-The students took the opportunity to present their complaints regarding the operation of the university cafeteria. They also asked the authorities not to delay the decision on the new change of pensum.

-To maintain a healthy life it is necessary to watch the diet. Good nutrition is vital to overall well-being. Also, it is important to perform moderate physical exercises.

-The role of communication in the business world is vital. This is the key to building and maintaining relationships. Similarly, communication can help facilitate innovation.

With intensifying hue

-I didn't have money to pay the bill. On top of that, she ordered the most expensive dishes on the menu.

-It was a terrible day, it was raining. Furthermore, as it was very windy, I could not open my umbrella.

-They were invited several days in advance. However, they were not going to go to that celebration. What's more, they wanted to have a party that day.

-He did not like interacting on social networks. In fact, to my knowledge, he was not registered with any.

Maximum grade

-It didn't matter that he had the best of intentions. His efforts to please the boss were frowned upon. To top it off, those efforts only served to alienate the only friendly person in the office.

-We were supposed to be quiet during dinner. Even if his words offended us, we couldn't defend ourselves.

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