Writing: linkers & transitional signals

Exercise strengthens the heart and the lungs; it .............builds up muscle.

• also

• inaddition

• but

• however

Riding a bicycle requires balance. .................., it requires skill and coordination.

• Finally

• Additionally

• To sum up

• For example

Walter took off his boots. .............., he took off his socks.

• First of all

• Next

• For instance

• The second

.................... recycling of wastes material solves the problem of garbage disposal at landfills, and saves resources, it entails large hidden costs in collecting, sorting and manufacturing.

• Therefore

• As a consequenced

• In addition

• Since

The experts found that between forty million and eighty million people have been forced to move from their homes ---- dams.

• so

• because

• because of

• on the other hand

While eating sweets, the brain instantly releases endorphins which make us feel happy and reduce pain; ---- many pediatricians give sweets to children while giving injections.

• next

• finally

• that's why

• however

--- they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time as they were lacking in skills and knowledge.

• In addition

• Despite

• As a result

• Although

---- similarities in purpose among all tribal dances, differences existed from culture to culture.

• Due to

• Because

• In spite of

• Since

Business administration graduates can obtain jobs in many different professions. _____________, people who are unsure of their career paths often choose general business programs.

• Next

• Moreover

• However

• Therefor

Pharmaceutical companies have increased funding for research and development. _____________, Pharma X Company has increased its research and development budget every year for the last 10 years.

• For instance

• However

• Nevertheless

• In addition