Essential Tools for English Language Connection

Linking Words in English and Their Uses

Below are common linking words in English and their applications:

Linking Words for Sequence

Here is an explanation:^[1]

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

Linking Words for Cause and Effect

Here is an explanation:^[1]

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

Linking Words for Emphasis

Here is an explanation:^[1]

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

Linking Words for Addition

Here is an explanation:^[1]

• And
• In addition / additionally / an additional
• Also
• Too
• As well as
• Moreover.^[2]
• Furthermore.^[2]
• Besides.^[2]
• Similarly.^[2]
• Likewise.^[2]

Linking Words for Giving Examples

Here is an explanation:^[1]

• For example
• For instance
• That is (i.e.)
• Such as
• Including
• Namely

Linking Words for Contrasting Ideas

Here is an explanation:^[1]

• 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 for Comparison

Here is an explanation:^[1]

• Similarly
• Likewise
• Also
• Like
• Just as
• Just like
• Similar to
• Same as
• Compare
• compare(d) to / with
• Not only, but also

Examples of Using Linking Words in English

Here are examples of how linking words are used in English:^[3]

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

Even though we disagree, I still believe she’s an outstanding speaker.

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

Train service was canceled, yet we still reached our destination on schedule.

• The photos are black and white

The photographs are in black and white.^[4]

• The room has been painted but not in the color I requested

The room was painted, but not in the shade I asked for.^[5]

• The company is growing. Consequently, more job opportunities will be available

The company is expanding, so there will be more employment openings.^[2]

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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.