2. o A connector is a
word that is used to Connectors add
join words or information, introdu
sentences. ce a similar
idea, give a
Some connectors
different/opposite
come at the
idea, and
beginning of the
introduce the
second sentence,
result.
or near the
beginning after the
subject.
3. These connectos For example
emphasize that
the truth or
in fact
reality of a indeed
statement is the in particular
proof or certainly
corroboration
of what has been above all
said notably
4. In fact: Indeed:
Introduces a detail, often Is often used to
to support an argument emphasize very with an
or a statement adjective or adverb
(assertion). [very–adj–indeed] [very–
adv–indeed]. Indeed
can also be used after
For example: be or an auxiliary verb in
He's a master at building order to suggest
gingerbread houses. In confirmation or
fact, he's a teacher at emphatic agreement.
the Culinary Academy.
For example:
Common meanings: The chef made a
De hecho, en gingerbread house. It
realidad. was very fancy indeed.
5. Indeed: In particular:
For example: In particular and
-People were indeed particularly can
interested in how he made usually be used as a
it. (emphasis on verb). sentential adverb
-People were (but "in particular"
delighted, indeed often sounds better
amazed, to see his work. (a
restatement) in some situations)
particularly is used to
Common meanings:
modify an adjective
En efecto, en realidad,
(or adverb) directly,
and "in particular"
de verdad.
cannot do this.
6. In particular: Certainly:
For example: Certainly is used for
-In particular, I eat bread at emphasizing that
lunch and dinner. something is definitely
-I did particularly well on true or will definitely
that exam. happen.
For example:
Common meanings: -I certainly hope you’re
En particular y en algunas right.
ocasiones particularmente. -You are certainly
improving your English.
-Can you help me?
Certainly!
Common meanings:
Desde luego, con toda
certeza (sin duda).
7. Above all: Notably
Above all: more than Notably: especially.
anything else; most Use for introducing a good
importantly. example of something.
In a way that is unusual or
For example: interesting, or more than you
would expect.
I work hard all day. When I
go home I forget about
work. Above all I work for For example:
my family. Nothing is more The newspapers are
important than my family. notably interesting.
Common meaning: Common meaning:
Sobre todo. Especialmente, notableme
nte.