Useful Tools for English Writing

1. The Readability Test Tool is the best tool I have used so far, it provides me "a quick and easy way to test the readability of my work." Also, it can allow me to test my work via URL or by direct input.
   Link: http://read-able.com
2. The Plagiarism Checker Tool is a very useful tool to check my work for Plagiarism.
   Link: http://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/

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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