Connectives are words that connect phrases together to make longer (more interesting!) sentences.

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Connectives are words that connect phrases together to make longer (more interesting!) sentences

 Can you think of any? who because however therefore although nevertheless meanwhile finally even though obviously after while until so when

 Cluiche Connective

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 Write away…