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    A List of Linking Words

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    This document provides a list of linking words to connect points in writing. It separates the linking words into categories based on their function, such as contrasting two points, illustrating an example, moving on to the next point, or noting consequences. Linking words listed that contrast points include "but", "although", and "on the other hand". Words used to illustrate an example include "for example", "namely", and "clearly". The document also provides linking words to open a new paragraph or sentence, such as "moreover", "furthermore", and "however".

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    A List of Linking Words

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    This document provides a list of linking words to connect points in writing. It separates the linking words into categories based on their function, such as contrasting two points, illustrating an example, moving on to the next point, or noting consequences. Linking words listed that contrast points include "but", "although", and "on the other hand". Words used to illustrate an example include "for example", "namely", and "clearly". The document also provides linking words to open a new paragraph or sentence, such as "moreover", "furthermore", and "however".

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    This document provides a list of linking words to connect points in writing. It separates the linking words into categories based on their function, such as contrasting two points, illustrating an example, moving on to the next point, or noting consequences. Linking words listed that contrast points include "but", "although", and "on the other hand". Words used to illustrate an example include "for example", "namely", and "clearly". The document also provides linking words to open a new paragraph or sentence, such as "moreover", "furthermore", and "however".

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    313 views2 pages

    A List of Linking Words

    Uploaded by

    mirazokic
    This document provides a list of linking words to connect points in writing. It separates the linking words into categories based on their function, such as contrasting two points, illustrating an example, moving on to the next point, or noting consequences. Linking words listed that contrast points include "but", "although", and "on the other hand". Words used to illustrate an example include "for example", "namely", and "clearly". The document also provides linking words to open a new paragraph or sentence, such as "moreover", "furthermore", and "however".

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    Function

    To add a point

    A list of linking words


    In the middle of a
    sentence
    ... and ...

    To contrast two points

    To illustrate, or to give an example

    ... but ...


    ..., although ...
    ... on the other hand ,
    ...

    ..., for example, ...


    ...; that is, ...
    ..., namely, ...
    ..., clearly ...

    To move on to the next point

    To note consequences

    To summarise or conclude

    At the start of the first sentence in the


    paragraph

    ... because ...


    ... as ...
    ... since ...
    ... despite ...

    At the beginning a new


    sentence
    Also...
    In addition, ...
    Similarly, ...
    Not only did ..., but ... also
    Moreover, ...
    Furthermore, ...
    However, ...
    Although ...
    On the other hand ... ;
    Yet, ...
    Nevertheless, ...
    In contrast, ...
    An example of ...
    Clearly, ...
    Then, ...
    After this / that ...
    Subsequently, ...
    So, ...
    Therefore, ...
    As a result, ...
    Consequently, ...
    Despite ...
    Finally, ...
    In conclusion, ...
    To conclude, ...
    To summarise, ...
    In sum, ...
    Firstly, ...
    Secondly, ...
    Finally, ...
    The first point to note is ...;
    The second point to note is
    ...;
    The next point to note is ...;

    Write the sentence again, using the word in brackets. The meaning must stay exactly the same.
    1. She is a very good English speaker. You would think it was her native language.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (so)
    2. There were so many people in the room that we couldn't move.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (such)
    3. We missed the film because there was such a lot of traffic.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (so)
    4. I can't wear this coat in winter, It's not warm enough.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (too)
    5. When he speaks English, I can't understand what he says.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (enough)
    6. We lost the match although we we the better team.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (despite)
    7. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (even though)
    8. Despite her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (although)
    9. The football match is still going on.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (yet)
    10. Has Jane got divorced yet?
    ___________________________________________________________________ (still)
    11. Jack used to have long hair and a beard.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (no longer)
    12. I was feeling tired.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (any longer)
    13. I wish I could speak English as well as you do.
    ___________________________________________________________________ (like)

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