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    Learn Courses Advanced level Linking words Giving reason

"He spent the summer in England because he wanted to learn English". When we want to explain the reason for something we use connectors like "because", "so", "since". "as" y "therefore". Learn them below.

Below you will find more uses of linking words.

Giving a Reason or Cause

The linking words found in the list below are used to present a reason or cause.

Because

This is the most commonly used linking word for giving reason or cause. It can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, though it is most frequently found in the middle. If we want to follow it with a noun, we must use “of”.

Example:

  Learning English is important because it is an international language.

Since

Used in much the same way as “because”.

Example:

  Since it is an international language, learning English is important.

As

Used in much the same way as “because”.

Example:

  As it is an international language, learning English is important.

Due to

This linking word must be followed by a noun. If we want to follow it with a clause, we must use “due to the fact that”.

Example:

  Learning English is important due to the fact that it is an international language.

Owing to

The rules for this linking word are the same as “due to”.

Example:

  Owing to the fact that it is an international language, learning English is important.

Giving a Result or Effect

The following linking words are used to show effect or results and all are used in a similar manner. Other than ‘so’, they all tend to be formal and more often used in written English. Generally, these linking words are found at the beginning of a sentence, before the result. “So”, on the other hand, is more informal and used most often in spoken English. It is also frequently found in the middle of the sentence.

As a result

Example:

  The company had an excellent year. As a result, all staff will receive a bonus.

Therefore

Example:

  The company had an excellent year. Therefore, all staff will receive a bonus.

So

Example:

  The company had an excellent year, so all staff will receive a bonus.

Consequently

Example:

  The company had an excellent year. Consequently, all staff will receive a bonus.

As a consequence

Example:

  The company had an excellent year. As a consequence, all staff will receive a bonus.

Accordingly

Example:

  The company had an excellent year. Accordingly, all staff will receive a bonus.

Giving Examples

To provide examples, we can use one of the following linking words:

For example

“For example” can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. When used at the beginning, it is always followed by a comma. When used in the middle of a sentence, we must use a comma before and after.

Example:

  There are many things we can do to help protect the environment. For example, we can recycle and use energy efficient appliances.

Such as

We use this linker within a sentence. It is never found at the beginning of a sentence and the comma is only necessary before, not after “such as”.

Example:

  There are many things we can do to help protect the environment, such as recycle and use energy efficient appliances.

For instance

Follows the same rules as “for example”.

Example:

  There are many things we can do to help protect the environment. For instance, we can recycle and use energy efficient appliances.
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