Linking Words

Linking words

She can speak both English and French.

and, both....and, too, besides, moreover, what is more, in addition

Positive Addition:

Show the logical relationship between sentences or parts of a sentence.

Neither Dan nor Jim plays tennins.



The men do the hunting while the women gather berries.

neither....nor, nor, neither, either

Contrast:
but, although, in spite of, despite, while, whereas, even though, yet, however, on the other hand.

Negative Addition:

I prefer bright colours such as red and yellow.


He quit running due to a serios injury.

such as, like, for example, for instance, especially, in particular.

Cause/Reason:
as, because, because of, since, for this reason, due to, so, as a result.

Giving Examples:

You will get a promotion only if you work hard.



He grows crops in order to feed his family.

if, whether, only if, in case of, in case, provided, providing, unless, as.

Purpose: to, so that, so as to, in order to, in order that.

Condition:

He is so mean that not too many people like him.



He wants to travel abroad after he retires.

such/so...that, so, consequently, as a result, therefore, for this reason.

Time:
when, whenever, as soon as, while.

Effect/Result:

Nomads go wherever there is enough food for them.

The shop is open every day except Sunday.

where, wherever

Exception:
except (for), apart froms

Place:

Listing points/events:

To begin: initially, first, at first, firstly, to start/begin with, first of all

To continue: secondly, after this/that, second, afterwards, then, next.

To conlude: finally, lastly, in the end, at last, eventually.

Summarising: in conclusion, in summary, to sum up, on the whole, all in all, altogether, in short.