What is a Connector?
A Connector (also called a Linker or Cohesive Device) is a word or phrase that joins two ideas or sentences logically.
Connector বা linking word হলো এমন একটি শব্দ যা দুটি বাক্য বা আইডিয়াকে যুক্তি ও সম্পর্ক অনুযায়ী একসাথে যুক্ত করে।
📌 Examples: However, Because, So, Although, Since, Therefore, Unless, etc.
🔹 Why are Connectors Important?
- They appear in Board Passage Completion
- They test your understanding of meaning & logic
- Without proper connector choice, you will get the logic wrong
4 Main Types of Connectors (with Bengali Keywords)
| Type | Examples | বাংলা ব্যবহার |
| 1. Addition | Also, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition | সংযুক্তি |
| 2. Contrast | But, However, Though, Although, Nevertheless | বিরোধ |
| 3. Cause & Effect | Because, Since, So, Therefore | কারণ-ফলাফল |
| 4. Condition/Purpose | If, Unless, So that, In order that | শর্ত/উদ্দেশ্য |
Confusing Pairs to Master
| Pair | Use Example |
| Though vs. Although | Same meaning – interchangeable |
| Because vs. Since | Both show reason |
| So that vs. In order that | Show purpose |
| But vs. Yet | But (contrast); Yet (unexpected contrast) |
| As soon as vs. No sooner…than | Show immediate sequence |
Final Exam Strategy
Step-by-step technique:
- Read the whole passage to get the idea
- Identify the tone (positive, negative, contrast, etc.)
- Use logic to match the best connector
- Re-read with your inserted connector to see if it flows naturally
Most Common Board Connectors
- Because, So, But, Although, If
- As soon as, While, Therefore, However
- Though, Unless, Since, So that
- Moreover, In addition, On the other hand