This document discusses various connectors that are used to link clauses and sentences. Some of the connectors covered include moreover, nevertheless, in addition to, despite, and as well as. Examples are provided to illustrate the usage of each connector. The connectors can be used to join two independent clauses, add more information or contrasting ideas, or show that something occurs despite obstacles.

1. Connectors

2. MOREOVER
 Furthermore
 In addition to this
 Besides
 I can’t go to the cinema. I am very busy,
besides/in addition to this/moreover, I don’t
like horror movies.

3. Nevertheless
 Jodi is a very careful
driver, nevertheless, she had a number of
minor accidents.

4. Moreover
 Jodi is a very careful driver, she always
wears her seatbelt, moreover, she never
texts when driving.

5. Nevertheless
 But
 However
 They didn’t work hard, nevertheless they
won the game.

6. In spite of + NOUN
 In spite of the rain
 In spite of the fact that it was raining
 In spite of the pain, he finished the race.
 Despite the pain he finished the race.

7. In spite of the fact that …
 In spite of the fact that his leg hurt, he
finished the race.
 Despite the fact that his leg hurt, he
finished the race.

8. Despite + NOUN/Gerund
 Despite being a great place to visit, Rome
has terrible traffic problems.

9. Despite the fact that
 Despite the fact that Rome is a wonderful
place to visit, it has terrible traffic
problems.

10. In addition to
 In addition to being a good student, Roger
works very hard.
 Roger works very hard, in addition to
this, he is a very good student.

11. In addition to
 He has a flat in London. In addition to
this, he has a villa in Italy.
 In addition to his flat in London, he has a
villa in Italy.

12. As well as = and
 I am keen on ice-cream as well as on
chocolate.
 Monica as well as Veronica attended the
class.
 Be kind as well as generous.

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