Connecting words are words or phrases that connect a topic in one sentence with an idea in a sentence that follows. In descriptive text, they help you to structure a text logically and give information in a way that is easy to understand. Some approved connecting words are “and”, “but”, “then”, and “thus”. “As a result” is an approved connecting phrase.
Examples in STE:
(The connecting words and phrases are underlined.)
The localizer course is aligned with the centerline of the runway. And the glideslope path is at a constant angle to the threshold of the runway.
These safety precautions are the minimum necessary for work in the pit lane. But the local regulations can give other necessary safety precautions.
If the pressure increases, it changes the electrical currents in the transmitter. Thus currents are supplied to the indicator on the related panel.
When the hydraulic pressure is released, the sequence valve moves to the open position. As a result, the actuators are connected to the hydraulic return.
You can also use pronouns and demonstrative adjectives to connect ideas in related sentences.
Examples in STE:
Identify the disassembled parts with tags. This method will help you during the subsequent assembly procedures. (The adjective is underlined.)
CAUTION: WHEN YOU REMOVE THE PROBES, DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH EACH OTHER. IF THEY TOUCH, THEY CAN BECOME DEMAGNETIZED. (The pronouns are underlined.)