Essential Tools for English Language Connection

Linking Words in English and Their Uses

Below are the linking words in English and their uses:

Linking Words Used for Sequence

The following explains this:

• First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc
• Next, last, finally
• In addition, moreover
• Further / furthermore
• Another
• Also
• In conclusion

Linking Words Used to Show Cause and Result

The following explains this:

• So
• As a result
• As a consequence (of)
• Therefore
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• Due to

Linking Words Used for Emphasis

The following explains this:

• Undoubtedly
• Indeed
• Obviously
• Generally
• Admittedly
• In fact
• Particularly / in particular
• Especially
• Clearly
• Importantly

Linking Words Used for Addition

The following explains this:

• And
• In addition / additionally / an additional
• Also
• Too
• As well as
• Moreover.
• Furthermore.
• Besides.
• Similarly.
• Likewise.

Linking Words Used to Give Examples

The following explains this:

• For example
• For instance
• That is (ie)
• Such as
• Including
• Namely

Linking Words Used to Connect Two Contrasting Sentences

The following explains this:

• However
• Nevertheless
• Nonetheless
• Still
• Although / even though
• Though
• But
• Yet
• Despite / in spite of
• In contrast (to) / in comparison
• While
• Whereas
• On the other hand
• On the contrary

Linking Words Used for Comparison

The following explains this:

• Similarly
• Likewise
• Also
• Like
• Just as
• Just like
• Similar to
• Same as
• Compare
• Compared to / with
• Not only, but also

Examples of Using Linking Words in English

Below are examples of using linking words in English:

• Although we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker

Even though we disagree, I still think she is an excellent speaker.

• The train was cancelled. In spite of that, we arrived on time

The train was canceled, but despite that, we arrived on time.

• The photos are black and white

The photos are black and white.

• The room has been painted but not in the colour that I asked for

The room was painted, but not in the color I requested.

• The company is growing. Consequently, there will be more jobs on offer

The company is expanding, so more job opportunities will become available.

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References

1. ^ ^{A B C D E F G} "Linking words and phrases", RMIT University, Retrieved 22/12/2021. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A B C D E F} " Linking Words & Phrases In English", oxfordinternationalenglish, Retrieved 30/3/2022. Edited.
3. ↑ "'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'though'", britishcouncil, Retrieved 22/12/2021. Edited.
4. ↑ "and", dictionary.cambridge, Retrieved 30/3/2022. Edited.
5. ↑ "but", dictionary.cambridge, Retrieved 30/3/2022. Edited.