Linking Words

FUNCTIONS LINKING WORDS EXAMPLES

1. ….. and …. 1. She enjoys reading and painting in her free time.
2. ….. In addition, …… 2. She speaks three languages. In addition, she's learning a fourth.
3. ……. Moreover, …. 3. Education is important. Moreover, it is empowering.
4. ……. Besides, …… 4. The new software enhances security. Besides, it’s user-friendly.
Addition 5. ….; furthermore, … 5. I love to travel; furthermore, I enjoy trying new foods.
6. …, too 6. She’s an accomplished pianist. Her brother plays the guitar, too.
7. …. Also, …. 7. He excels in mathematics. Also, he’s a skilled chess player.
8. Not only …. but also 8. She speaks not only English but also Spanish.
9. What’s more, … 9. The trip was affordable; what’s more, it included guided tours.
1. …; however, … 1. He apologized sincerely; however, she remained upset.
2. …., but 2. The food was expensive, but it was delicious.
3. …; nevertheless, …. 3. The weather was cold; nevertheless, they enjoyed the picnic.
4. …; nonetheless, … 4. The traffic was terrible; nonetheless, we arrived on time.
5. ...; still, …… 5. She was busy; still, she found time for hobbies.
6. ……; yet, …. 6. I know I should exercise more; yet, I always find an excuse not to.
Concession 7. On the one hand, … on 7. On the one hand, studying abroad is good; on the other, it's costly.
the other hand; … 8. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike anyway.
8. Although/Though/Even 9. Despite the bad reviews, we decided to try the new restaurant.
though. 10. No matter how busy you are, make time for family.
9. Despite/In spite of …., …
10. No matter how ……, …
1. ….. to …. 1. I went to the gym to work out.
2. ….. in order to 2. He studied hard in order to/so as to pass the exam.
3. so as to... 3. She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop.
4. ….. so that …. 4. I write daily for the purpose of improving my skills.
Purpose 5. . with the goal of …. 5. They volunteer with the goal of helping the community.
6. ….. in order that …. 6. She revises her lessons in order that she excels in her exams.
7. ….. for …. 7. We work for a better future.
8. ….. lest …. 8. I keep a backup lest my computer crashes.
9. …. for fear that …. 9. I carry an umbrella for fear that it might rain.
1. …; similarly, …. 1. She enjoys painting; similarly, he finds joy in sketching.
2. ……; likewise, …. 2. She's good at math; likewise, her brother excels in physics.
Similarity 3. .. in the same way …. 3. She loves reading; in the same way, her sister enjoys writing.
4. Just as …. 4. Just as the sun sets, the moon rises.
5. Compared to …. 5. Compared to painting, drawing uses similar artistic skills.
6. …. similarly to … 6. The book ends similarly to the movie, with a surprising twist.
1. . …. because … 1. He joined an NGO because he loves helping others.
2. ….. since …. 2. I’ve been socially active since joining the environmental club.
3. As …., …. 3. As Ahmed enjoys humor, he watches comedy shows regularly.
4. ….. due to …. 4. She received a full scholarship due to her academic excellence.
Cause / 5. …. owing to … 5. Ahmed's blog gained fame owing to his unique sense of humor.
Reason 6. …. thanks to … 6. Women gained more representation thanks to new voting laws.
7. On account of …. 7. On account of her research, she received a science award.
8. … as a result of … 8. Many laws are being reconsidered as a result of women’s activism.
9. Because of …., …. 9. Because of his humor, Ahmed's articles are widely shared online.
10. …; for this reason, …. 10. She excels in science; for this reason, she won awards.
1. ...., so .... 1. She worked hard, so she got good marks.
2. ....; as a consequence, .... 2. He overslept; as a consequence, he missed his class.
Effect / 3. ......; as a result, .... 3. e studied daily; as a result, he aced the test.
Result 4. ....; consequently, .... 4. She ignored the regulation; consequently, he got injured at work.
5. ......; hence, ...... 5. The chef used fresh ingredients; hence, the meal was great.
6. ........ Therefore, ....... 6. The printer is broken. Therefore, we can't print reports.
7. ..... Thus, ....... 7. He forgot to set the alarm. Thus, he was late.
1. .......; for example, .... 1. Ahmed enjoys outdoor activities; for example, hiking and running
2. ... for instance, .... 2. There are several energy sources; for instance, coal and gas.
Giving 3. ... such as 3. He enjoys classic authors such as Orwell, Shakespeare, and Dickens.
Examples 4. Like/Including, ... 4. He enjoys classic authors like Orwell, Shakespeare, and Dickens.
5. ... one example is, .... 5. Many students excel in sciences; one example is Ahmed.
6. … as an example, .... 6. There are efficient means of transport; as an example, electric cars.
Linking Words
1. Firstly, .... 1. To combat climate change, firstly, we must reduce carbon emissions.
2. First of all, .... 2. In learning a new skill, first of all, master the basics.
3. To begin with, .... 3. To begin with, turn off all your smartphones before studying.
4. Initially, .... 4. Initially, the organization targeted only local communities.
5. At the outset, .... 5. At the outset, the team faced numerous challenges.
List Ideas 6. At first, .... 6. At first, the gym offered a one-month free trial.
in Order of 7. In the beginning, .... 7. In the beginning, the company focused solely on staff development
Time 8. Second(ly), .... 8. The athletes warmed up; secondly, they started the actual practice.
9. Next, .... 9. She finished her homework; next, she read her favorite book.
10. Then, .... 10. He washed the dishes; then, he took out the trash.
11. Afterward(s), .... 11. They watched the movie; afterward, they discussed its themes.
12. Subsequently, .... 12. She passed the exam; subsequently, she applied for the job.
13. Following that, .... 13. They had breakfast; following that, they went for a hike.

1. In conclusion, …. 1. In conclusion, the party was a huge hit among neighbors.

2. To sum up, …. 2. To sum up, the hiking trip was both challenging and rewarding.
3. Overall, …. 3. Overall, the new restaurant offers a variety of tasty dishes.
Summarizing/ 4. In summary, …. 4. In summary, the book covered many aspects of ancient civilizations.
Concluding 5. To conclude, …. 5. To conclude, the movie had a surprising but satisfying ending.
6. Finally, … 6. Finally, the garden was complete with a variety of flowers.
7. All in all, …. 7. All in all, the concert was a musical feast for attendees.
8. In a nutshell, …. 8. In a nutshell, the game was a rollercoaster of emotions.
9. In the end, …… 11. 9. In the end, the detective solved the mystery ingeniously.