Understanding Connecting words
As you learned in Chapter 4, connecting words signal the type of
information that is coming next. We also use connecting words to show
relationships between phrases or sentences. Each connecting word has
a specific purpose.
Purpose Connecting words Example
add new also In addition to my administrative
information and duties,I was responsible for
in addition to scheduling all of Ms. jenkins' appointments.
compare and but A letter of application must
contrast yet communicate your ambition and
however enthusiasm. yet,it must,at the
same time,be modest.
show a result therefore I did everything I could to make
thus Ms.jenkins'heavy responsibilities
easier.Thus,I am familiar with the
duties of an executive assistant.