Linking words Flashcards
1
Q
name some adverbials that you can use in an essay:
* to start an argument
* to continue
* to end
A
- start: First of all, In the first place
- continue: In the second place, Secondly, Next
- end: Finally, Last but not least, Last but certainly not least
2
Q
which adverbials can replace because in a sentence?
A
- As
- Since
- Given that
- Insofar as
3
Q
provide 2 synonyms for because of
A
- Due to
- Owing to
4
Q
provide some synonyms for therefore?
A
- Consequently
- As a result
- As a consequence
- That is why
- So
- In (the) light of the above,
- With this in mind,
5
Q
synonym of hence
A
- Consequently,
As a result,
As a consequence,
That is why…
So
In (the) light of the above,
With this in mind,
6
Q
synonym for hence
A
in the light of
7
Q
synonym for besides
A
- Moreover,
- Furthermore,
- On top of that,
- What is more,
- …as well.
8
Q
synonym for in addition
A
- Additionally,
- Other than that, (adding + contrast)
- Apart from that,
- Together with that,
- ,not to mention…
9
Q
synonym for as well as
used to add information
A
- In addition to this,
- …, together with …
- …coupled with…
10
Q
2 phrases that you can use to change the subject
A
- On a different note,
- That’s beside the point. (That is irrelevant/unrelated to the topic in hand).
11
Q
phrases that you can use when referring to a third person’s opinion
A
- According to X
- In X’s view,
12
Q
4 phrases that can replace if
A
- Unless
- Provided that/providing that
- As long as
- Insofar as/ In so far as (to the extent that)
- Insofar that/In so far that
13
Q
5 phrases that can replace however
A
- Nevertheless,
- Nonetheless,
- Having said that,
- Yet,
- And yet,
- On the one hand…on the other hand
14
Q
name 2 phrases that can replace in spite of/Despite
A
- Albeit
- Notwithstanding
15
Q
2 synonyms for although
A
- Even though
- Even if
