Commonly Used Connectives In OET Writing

Connectives are one of the important elements in writing which help to write concisely. So here I have listed certain frequently used connectors that you can use in your writing to score high.


Idea changers

However, 

  • He is able to walk  around the house; however, he has usual aches.

Even though,

  • Even though he has usual aches, he is able to walk around the house.

Although,

  • Although he is able to walk around the house, he has usual aches.


Adding information

Along with 

  •  She was commenced on intravenous Amoxicillin along with oxygen supplement

Apart from this, /that

  • Apart from this, tHe has been advised to quit smoking.

In addition to this, /that

  • In addition to this, Aspirin 100mg was administered.


Mentioning some key information 

Please note,

  • Please note, He has a follow-up review.

Kindly note,

  • Kindly note, She has a full blood examination.

Normal Letter connectives

Post-operatively,

  • Post-operatively, she was provided with daily dressing. 

During hospitalisation, 

  • During hospitalisation, he was commenced on daily physiotherapy. 

On following /subsequent days,

  • On subsequent days, she has made good progress.

On following /next visit, 

On his next visit,

  • On next visit, he reported the same complaints. 

Presently,

  • Presently, he is able to walk with crutches.

Currently,

  • Currently, her prognosis is good. 


Connecting previous info with next information


Subsequently, 

  • Subsequently, she initiated breastfeeding.
Consequently,
  • Consequently, she has  slurred speech and impaired balance.

As a result

  • She has polyurea due to neurogenic diabetes insipidus as a result of secondary metastases in her hypothalamus.

Therefore,

  • Therefore, he underwent appendectomy.

Discharge paragraph

Upon discharge, 

Upon referral, 

In view of the above, 

Pertaining to the above information, 


Sentence openers for discharge paragraph

Please-----

  • Please monitor his blood sugar.

Kindly-----

  • Kindly contact a social worker to arrange meals on wheels.

It would be appreciated if you could ---- 

  • It would be appreciated if you could take care of  her.

Please/Kindly note, -----

  • Please note, he has a follow-up appointment on 15 October 2021 at city hospital.

It is imperative/important to----

  • It is important to make an appointment with a financial counselor for her  financial problems.

He/she requires -----

  • He requires further care and management.



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