Friday, November 27, 2015

Useful Linking Words

To add information
  • also, besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally, alternatively
  • not only... but also
  • both... and
  • ... and in addition to this....
  • ... so therefore...
  • ... and therefore...
To illustrate and give example
  • for example
  • for instance
  • such as
  • to illustrate
  • specifically
  • in particular
To show contrast
  • but, however, in contrast, conversely, despite, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, still, instead
  • ... but however....
  • ; however....
To show concession
  • yet, nevertheless, ever so, admittedly
To show a similarity
  • likewise, similarly, in the same way
To show a result
  • so, accordingly, as a consequence, as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus, because, for this reason
To establish a time relationship or order
  • firstly, secondly, thirdly...
  • afterwards
  • finally
  • in conclusion
  • meanwhile
  • previously, next, subsequently
To show a condition
  • or
  • whether ... or
To explain / emphasize
  • in fact, namely, that is, actually, in other words
To give a choice or alternative
  • or
  • either... or
  • alternatively
  • although.....,

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