• What are cause and effect connectors?
• Examples of cause and effect connectors
• Other types of connectors

We explain what cause and effect connectors are, how they are used and examples in sentences. Also, other types of connectors.

The cause and effect connectors indicate a causal relationship.

What are cause and effect connectors?

Cause and effect connectors are a certain kind of connectors discursive or textual markers, that is, to certain types of linguistic units that serve to link the parts of a text and thus give it a logical thread and organization. Connectors are very important when it comes to write fluently and operate in a manner similar to that of links, only instead of linking parts of a prayer, link portions of the same text.

Now these specific types of connectors are called cause and effect because its appearance in the text establishes a relationship of causality, that is, of origin and consequence, between the linked elements. In other words, they establish that something is the cause of something else, or that something is a consequence of something else. These types of relationships are known in logic as cause-effect or cause-consequence.

Cause and effect connectors can be very varied, but some of the most commonly used are: because, because, so that, which means that, therefore, in the wake of, so that, in consecuense, in conclusion, so that, hence, thus, as, among others.

Examples of cause and effect connectors

Here are some example sentences for the use of cause and effect connectors:

• As carbon emissions into the atmosphere have decreased, climate change has been slowed down.
• My unit's budget has run out. That is why we cannot hire new staff.
• The Internet has made banking transactions easier. Consequently, they have increased over the years.
• They bought a new security system at my house. So we can't get in without anyone knowing.
• Since this year we have ideal climatic conditions, the cultivation of oranges has broken all previous records.

Other types of connectors

In addition to cause and effect, we can talk about other forms of connectors, such as:

• Additive (or summation) connectors. They are those that incorporate new ideas into the text, adding them to what has been said as if it were an enumeration. For example: also, in addition, in addition, also, etc.
• Adversative (or contrast) connectors. Those that establish an opposition or confrontation between the elements that intertwine, in such a way that what is said by one is opposed to what is said by the other. For example: nevertheless, nevertheless, but, on the other hand, at the same time, etc.
• Emphatic connectors. Those that draw the reader's attention to the importance of any of the linked elements. That is, they emphasize what they incorporate into the text. For example: don't forget that, more importantly, obviously, in fact, of course, etc.
• Explanatory connectors. Those who take up what has already been said in a different way, in order to explain it better or make it more understandable. This may mean incorporating examples, paraphrase or reiterations. For example: in other words, this means, for example, put another way, what is the same, etc.
• Comparative connectors. Those that establish a comparison between the linked elements, that is, a comparison in which their similarities or differences stand out. For example: as well as, likewise, contrary, similarly, contrary, etc.
• Conditional connectors. Those that establish a relationship of probability or possibility, that is to say, that one of them must be fulfilled so that the other also does it (or does not do it). For example: unless, given that, if, if so, that implies that, etc.
• Temporary connectors. Those who incorporate into the text a sequential or chronological relationship of some kind, that is, of priority, posteriority or simultaneity of one thing with respect to another. For example: after, at the same time, before, once, by then, then, etc.
• Conclusive connectors. Those who propose a conclusion or one synthesis With respect to what has been said previously, depending on the closing of the text or at least a part of it. For example: finally, in conclusion, finally, in synthesis, etc.