We explain what order connectors are, how they are used and examples in sentences. Also, other types of connectors.
What are order connectors?
Sequential or order connectors are called certain types of textual markers or connectors discursive, that is, of the linguistic units used to link the parts of a text and endow it with logical thread. These connectors are vital for fluent writing and operate in a similar way to links, but instead of linking parts of a prayer, link portions of the same text.
Furthermore, connectors are classified according to the type of relationship that their presence in the text introduces. Thus, sequential connectors are those that allow ordering and / or ranking the elements of the text, establishing a logistic scheme that allows the reader to access the ideas sequentially, that is, in an organized way.
They also serve to refer to parts of the text itself at any time, so that we can go back if necessary, without confusing the reader in the process.
Some of the most frequently used sequential connectors are the following: later, immediately, Firstly, right away, subsequently, first, next, next, after, first, later, previously, by last, at the same time, among others.
Examples of order connectors
The following are sentences with order connectors, which will serve as an example of what was said above:
- Dinosaurs ruled the earth for millions of years. Later warm-blooded mammals did.
- AIDS prevention requires, first of all, intense sexual education among the population and, at the same time, massive access to condoms.
- If you want to restart the computer, you must close the programs, first, and then press the red button on the device.
- To prepare a bloody mary we must first mix the vodka with Tabasco sauce and lemon juice. Immediately we add the tomato juice, and finally we mix everything very well with a metal spoon.
- Here is a set of sentences that serve as an example of everything said above.
Other types of connectors
In addition to order connectors, there are other types of connectors, such as:
- Add-on connectors. Those that allow adding new ideas or sentences, accumulating terms or thickening the text. For example: equally, further, on the other hand, similarly, etc.
- Cause-effect connectors. Those who establish a relationship of causality, that is, of origin, with respect to what is said in the text. For example: therefore, then, therefore, consequently, because, etc.
- Comparative connectors. Those that allow introducing a contrast or a comparison between two or more references or situations. For example: as well as, in the same way as, as opposed to, on the contrary, etc.
- Conclusive connectors. Those that allow a conclusion to be introduced, or to synthesize what has already been said, or to summarize the previous thing in some way. For example: in this way, in conclusion, summarizing, to finish, etc.
- Explanatory connectors. Those that allow the introduction of examples, explanations or reiterations in the text, returning to what was said in another way to make it clearer. For example: that is, for example, therefore, put another way, in other terms, etc.
- Temporary connectors. Those that establish a temporary relationship, either before, after or simultaneously. They can also indicate that the text dates back to other times. For example: at the same time, once, before, then, etc.
- Emphatic connectors. Those that serve to emphasize what has been said, that is, to highlight it or draw special attention to it. For example: certainly, without a doubt, as if that were not enough, what is worse, etc.
- Conditional connectors. Those that allow introducing a condition or probability between the linked terms. For example: as long as, if, when, unless, etc.
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