Linking Words Flashcards
ADDITION
To add an idea
Additionally, and, also, apart from this, as well (as), in addition, moreover, further, furthermore.
CONDITION
to provide a condition
If, in that case, provided that, unless.
FOR COMPARISON
To show how things are similar
Correspondingly, equally, for the same reason, in a similar manner, in comparison, in the same way, on the one hand, similarly.
FOR CONTRAST
To show how things are different
Alternatively, although, but, conversely, despite, even so, even though, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, on the contrary, contrary to, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, on the other hand, rather, still, though, yet, whereas, while.
FOR EMPHASIS
To put forward an idea more forcefully
Again, in fact, interestingly, indeed, it should be noted (that), more important(ly), most importantly, to repeat, (un)fortunately, unquestionably.
FOR ILLUSTRATION
To provide examples of
A further instance of this is…, an example of this is…, for example, for instance, such as, thus, as follows.
FOR RESTATEMENT
For rephrasing statements
In other words, more simply, namely, simply put, to put it differently / another way, such as, that is.
THE CAUSE OF THINGS
To attribute the reasons for something occurring
A / the consequence of, because, due to, for, the effect of …, since, the result of …
THE EFFECT OF THINGS
To show the effect of something
Accordingly, as a result/consequence, consequently, for this reason, hence, so, therefore, thus.
FOR CONCESSION / QUALIFICATION
Conceding something
Admittedly, although, clearly though, even though, however, indeed, obviously.
GENERALISATION
Making a general statement
As a rule, for the most part, generally, in general, in most cases, normally, on the whole, usually.
TIME ORDER
To indicate a chronological sequence
First, second, third (etc), next, before, earlier, finally, following, given the above, later, meanwhile, subsequently, then, to conclude, while.
