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Linking words


 

Giving a Result

Usage: To provide the result of what has been stated or has occurred

Linking Words:

  • As a result
  • As a consequence
  • Therefore
  • Thus
  • Consequently
  • Hence
  • For this reason
  • Due to

Examples:

  • His wife left him. As a result, he became very depressed.
  • She has lived in France, and as a consequence she speaks French fluently.
  • We do not have enough money. Therefore we cannot afford to buy the new car.
  • We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
  • There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full.
  • The customer was displeased with her meal, hence the chef prepared a replacement.
  • For this reason, they are not a good choice for exterior use.
  • Due to a broken wing, this bird can’t fly.

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Adding Information

Usage: To add to what has been previously stated

Linking Words:

  • Additionally / an additional
  • Furthermore
  • Also
  • Too
  • As well as that
  • Along with
  • Besides
  • In addition
  • Moreover
  • In addition to this
  • Apart from this

Examples:

  • Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours.
  • He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her.
  • We are unable to repair this watch. Also, this is the fourth time this has happened.
  • I love wearing earrings. I design and make them too.
  • We went to the park today. As well as that, we did some shopping.
  • Along with parties and parliaments, elections have lost their charm.
  • I can’t afford to go to the concert. Besides, I don’t really like classical music.
  • You haven’t paid the rent yet.  In addition, you owe me money.
  • The report is badly presented. Moreover, it contains inaccuracies.
  • John’s grades are terrible because he has been so lazy these days. In addition to this, his relationship to his parents got worse.
  • Apart from this paragraph, the report contains a number of sensible initiatives.

Adding information

Summarizing

Usage: To sump up what has been previously stated

Linking words:

  • In conclusion
  • To summarize
  • Altogether
  • In short
  • To sum up
  • In summary
  • Briefly
  • To conclude

Examples:

  • In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable and readily available form of exercise.
  • To summarize, this is a clever approach to a common problem.
  • The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening.
  • His novels belong to a great but vanished age. They are, in short, old-fashioned.
  • To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem…
  • In summary, this was a disappointing performance.
  • Briefly, our team is now one of the best in the world.
  • To conclude, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

Giving Examples

Usage: To provide examples

Linking words:

  • For example/ For instance
  • Such as
  • Including
  • Namely
  • In this case
  • Proof of this
  • Like

Examples:

  • There are many interesting places to visit in the city, for example/ for instance, the botanical garden or the art museum.
  • I prefer to wear casual clothes, such as jeans and a sweatshirt.
  • Including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, I’ve got a week off work.
  • We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.
  • I think I would have made a difference in this case.
  • This building are a living proof of this existence, so we must preserve it.
  • I also make other jewellery like rings and bracelets.

Emphasizing a Point

Usage: To put forward a point or idea more forcefully

Linking words:

  • Undoubtedly
  • Indeed
  • Obviously
  • Particularly / in particular
  • Especially
  • Clearly
  • Importantly
  • Absolutely
  • Definitely
  • Without a doubt
  • Never
  • It should be noted
  • Unquestionably
  • Above all
  • Positively

Examples:

  • Undoubtedly, the story itself is one of the main attractions.
  • I don’t mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
  • Obviously, we don’t want to spend too much money.
  • I love silver earrings, in particular ones from Mexico
  • The car is quite small, especially if you have children.
  • Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized.
  • More importantly, can he be trusted?
  • He’s an absolutely brilliant cook.
  • definitely remember sending the letter.
  • We still believe we can win this series without a doubt.
  • I’m never surprised at what I do.
  • It should be noted that if you have something to note, then note it
  • Unquestionably, teaching has been a paramount part of his career.
  • Above all, this forest is designed for wear and tear.
  • This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine.

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Sequencing Ideas

Usage: To indicate the order of what is being said

Linking words:

  • First/ firstly (Second/ secondly, Third/ thirdly, Finally)
  • At this time
  • Following
  • Previously
  • Before
  • Subsequently
  • Above all
  • Lastly and most importantly
  • Last but not least
  • First and foremost

Examples:

  • Firstly, I prefer the train because I can see the landscape.
  • At this time, the young man leapt into the air and flew off towards sunset.
  • They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day.
  • I had visited them three days previously.
  • Your name is before mine on the list.
  • Subsequently, new guidelines were issued to all employees.
  • Above all, keep in touch.
  • Lastly, and most importantly, you should be optimistic.
  • Last but not least, I find I seriously cannot relate to women.
  • We will continue to focus on our players first and foremost.

Sequencing Ideas

Comparing Ideas

Usage: To show how things are similar

Linking words:

  • Similarly
  • Equally
  • Likewise
  • Just as
  • Just like
  • Similar to
  • Same as
  • Compare / compare(d) to(with)
  • By the same token
  • In the same way
  • Correspondingly

Examples:

  • Similarly, the basketball and hockey games draw nearly full attendance.
  • Equally, not all customers are honest.
  • Her second marriage was likewise unhappy.
  • She’s just as smart as her sister.
  • Working with housecats is just like working with lions or tigers.
  • Some people say I have a running style similar to him.
  • Having a power is not the same as using the power.
  • He gets the ball off quickly compared to two years ago.
  • Teenagers should be more respectful; by the same token, parents should be more understanding.
  • Alex enjoys telling jokes; in the same way/similarly/likewise,his son adores funny stories.
  • Correspondingly, the roles each of them played were soon different.

Contrasting Ideas

Usage: To show how things are different

Linking words:

  • Unlike
  • Nevertheless
  • On the other hand
  • Nonetheless
  • Despite / in spite of
  • In contrast (to)
  • Alternatively
  • Conversely
  • Even so
  • Differing from
  • Contrary to

Examples:

  • Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install.
  • There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try.
  • Laptops are convenient; On the other hand, they can be expensive.
  • The problems are not serious. Nonetheless, we shall need to tackle them soon.
  • Despite/ In spite of the rain, I went for a walk.
  • In contrast to the diligent bee, the butterfly flies hither and yon with no apparent purpose.
  • The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport.
  • Northern European countries had a great summer. On the contrary/conversely, Southern Europe had poor weather.
  • Even so, many old friends were shocked at the announcement.
  • Differing from his white colleagues, he preferred instructing his scholars to the ambition of acquiring personal renown.
  • The situation in Ireland is quite contrary to this principle.

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