Linking words/Connectors

Definition:
Linking word is a word which shows a connection between clauses (subject whit verb) or sentences (group of phrases).
Here’s a list of the most common linking words and phrases:

  1. Addition:
  • And 
  • Also
  • Moreover 
  • In addition 
  • Besides 
  • As well as 
  • Further more 
  • After that
  • Along with 
Not only....but also
 2.Contrast:
  • But
  • In spite of 
  • Despite 
  • Unliely 
  • However 
  • Although.
 3.Cause&effect:
  • Because 
  • Due to 
  • Since 
  • Because of
  • Consequently 
  • As a result
  • One cause of 
  • The reason for 
  • One effect of 
  • Therefore
 4.Example:
  • For example 
  • For instance 
  • Like 
  • Such as
 5.Conclusion:
  • In conclusion 
  • Finally 
  • All in all
  • In short
  • To sum up 
  • Ultimately 
6.Definition:
  • Is
  • Can be defined as 
  • Refers to 
  • Is considered as
  • Means....
➡️At beginning of a sentence: in addition, furthermore, moreover, however, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand. 
➡️Either at the beginning or in the middle: despite, in spite of, although, even though. 
➡️Only in the middle of a sentence: and, but, also, as well as.

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