Linking Words

Linking words

What are linking words?

Linking words, transition words, or connective words in English:

Help to connect ideas and sentences when speaking or writing.

Examples:

I will not be attending the seminar due to a high fever.

I have not seen Lory, neither have I talked to her friend.

First, fill the pan with water. Then, bring it to a boil.

Keep in mind that ...

Linking words and phrases are connectors or transitional phrases. They are also part of formal language, so you’ll find them in academic writing, opinion writing, critical essays, dialectic essays, journalism, and business documents.

List of Transition Words

Agreement/Addition/Similarity

Linking words may help the reader understand additional comments or ideas in a statement. They may also express agreement or similarities. These words are also called additive transition words, commonly found in expository essays and narrative essays.

• By the same token

• Additionally

• Correspondingly

• Furthermore

• Together with

• Equally

• In the first place

• As a matter of fact

• In like manner

• In addition

• Not only, but also

• Again

• Coupled with

Agreement/Addition/Similarity

• As well as

• Moreover

Open Ended

The group found that a constructivist approach leads to higher test scores. ________, essay examinations show higher levels of learning.

Open Ended

The resort has tennis courts. ________, it has an Olympic pool.