Connectives Worksheet Connectives are words or phrases that connect the ideas of a speech and indicate the relationships among them. Below are excerpts from two speech outlines-one on immigration, the other on the shortage of psychiatrists in the United States. For each outline, provide the connective(s) indicated in the space provided. EFEFEF Over the years, millions of people have immigrated to the United States. A. Since the Civil War, 72 million people have immigrated to the United States. B. Today there are 45 million Americans who were born in other countries. Transition: II. There are several reasons why people immigrate to the United States. A. Many people immigrate in search of economic opportunity. B. Others immigrate to attain political freedom. C. Still others immigrate to escape religious persecution. Internal Summary: Mental healthcare in the United States faces a growing shortage of qualified psychiatrists. A Over 60 percent of counties in the US. do not have a single psychiatrist working in them.