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connector (linker)
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a linking word or phrase that joins ideas (moreover, however, because)
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cohesion
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how smoothly ideas link together and flow across a text
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moreover / in addition / also
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connectors of ADDITION — adding an idea in the same direction
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however / although / on the other hand
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connectors of CONTRAST — setting one idea against another
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because / since / as
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connectors of CAUSE — giving the reason for something
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therefore / so / as a result
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connectors of CONSEQUENCE — showing the result of something
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first / then / finally
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connectors of SEQUENCE — ordering ideas or events
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for example / for instance / such as
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connectors that give EXAMPLES — illustrating a point
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What are the four steps to build a cohesive paragraph?
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Topic sentence → Develop with a connector → Add an example → Conclude or transition.
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Why use a range of different connectors?
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Repeating "and" or one linker caps Criterion A; variety shows range of language.
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How do connectors help your IB criteria?
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They lift Criterion A (range/accuracy of language) and help Criterion B (organised, clear ideas).
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Why is "Because…" as a standalone sentence an error, and what fixes it?
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It leaves a fragment; open a result sentence with "Therefore,…" and keep "because" inside a sentence.
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Which connector opens a sentence to show a RESULT/consequence?
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"Therefore,…" (also "As a result,…" or "So…").
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria and their marks.
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A Language /12, B Message /12, C Conceptual understanding /6 — total /30.
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