Sentence Connectors

Sentences connectors : we use it to show cause and effects relationship.
Because dan Because of

1. Independent Clause Because Dependent Clause
Example : He want to bed because he was sleepy.

2. Because Dependent Clause, Independent Clause.
Example : Because he was sleepy, he want to bed.

3. Independent Clause Because Of Noun Phrase.
Example : He couldn’t go home because of the rain.

4. Because Of Noun Phrase, Independent Clause.
Because of the heavy rain, we can’t go home.

Nevertheless, consequently, therefore, however

First Sentence; however, nevertheless, therefore, consequently second sentence
First Sentence. However, Nevertheless, Therefore, Consequently) second sentence

However and Nevertheless express a contrast (pertentangan)
Example :

1. It was cold. However, we still went swimming.
2. It was cold. Nevertheless, we went swimming.
3. Vita goes on a picnic; however, Zaskia stays at home.
4. Susi got a training last month; nevertheless, she didn’t get the maximum result.

Therefore and Consequently express a result (sebab-akibat)
1. It was raining. Therefore, I stayed at home.
2. Gita didn’t study hard. Consequently, she failed the exams.
3. Dani is sick; therefore, he can’t come to Yudha’s birthday party.
4. Yuda ate too much; consequently he’s got a stomachache.

Insert because or because of to the following sentences!

1. ………………………. the weather was cold, we stayed home.
2. ………………………. the cold weather, we didn’t go out.
3. We went nowhere ………………. It was raining hard.
4. We went nowhere …………….. the heavy rain.
5. I took a bus ………… I had a flat tire.
6. I come late ………… my laziness.
7. I had to hurry …………… I got up late.
8. I can’t buy food ……….. I have no money.
9. We went swimming ….. the day was hot.
10. ………………. the final examination, we study hard.

Combine the sentences using however, nevertheless, therefore, or consequently! Use the correct punctuation.

1. Vita always studies hard. She frequently gets good marks.
2. Vito bought a pair of new shoes last week. He hasn’t worn them yet.
3. Yudha broke an expensive ceramics. He was grounded by his mother.
4. It was raining. Mr Chandra arrived at the meeting on time.
5. Zaskia has spent her money carelessly. She can’t buy any new books.
6. Yesterday Mr. Indra worked until midnight. He went to his office very early today.
7. Mr Chandra is very busy. He always has time for dinner with his family.
8. Mr Laksana has followed the guidance of the agricultural consultant. He always has fantastic harvest.
9. It was cold. Tina didn’t wear a jacket.
10. Gita didn’t use a dictionary. She made a lot of spelling mistakes in her composition.


Answer Keys


Sentence Connectors

1. Because
2. Because of
3. Because
4. Because of
5. Because
6. Because of
7. Because
8. Because
9. Because
10. Because of





1. Vita always studies hard. Therefore, she frequently gets good marks.
2. Vito bought a pair of new shoes last week. However, he hasn’t worn them yet.
3. Yudha broke an expensive ceramics. Therefore, he was grounded by his mother.
4. It was raining. Nevertheless, Mr Chandra arrived at the meeting on time.
5. Zaskia has spent her money carelessly. Consequently, she can’t buy any new books.
6. Yesterday Mr. Indra worked until midnight; however, he went to his office very early today.
7. Mr Chandra is very busy; nevertheless, he always has time for dinner with his family.
8. Mr Laksana has followed the guidance of the agricultural consultant; therefore, he always has fantastic harvest.
9. It was cold; however, Tina didn’t wear a jacket.
10. Gita didn’t use a dictionary; consequently, she made a lot of spelling mistakes in her composition.