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Linking words - Lesson 5.1

Linking Words

(Las palabras de enlace)


Linking words are words that link or relate two ideas, either within a sentence or within a paragraph. Linking words have various functions, such as for contrasting information, making comparisons,

Linking words are words that link or relate two ideas, either within a sentence or within a paragraph. Linking words have various functions, such as for contrasting information, making comparisons, adding information or giving reasons or explanations. Using the incorrect linking word can entirely change the meaning of the sentence and can cause quite a bit of confusion. It is therefore important to have a good understanding of the various meanings and uses of these words. Below you will find a list the various linking words according to their function.

Linking Words
ADDING INFORMATION
and
also
in addition
as well as
too
besides
furthermore
moreover
CONTRASTING INFORMATION
but
yet
however
although
though
even though
despite
in spite of
nevertheless
nonetheless
while
CONDITIONALS
providing
provided that
as/so long as
unless
only if
even if
whether or not
GIVING REASON/CAUSE
because
since
as
due to
owing to
GIVING RESULT/EFFECT
as a result
therefore
so
consequently
as a consequence
accordingly
GIVING EXAMPLES
for example
such as
for instance
SEQUENCING OF IDEAS
firstly, secondly, lastly…
the following
SUMMARIZING IDEAS
in conclusion
to conclude
in summary
in short/brief
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