Linking Words – Result
Function: To provide the result of what has been stated or has occurred
- As a result
- As a consequence (of)
- Therefore
- Thus
- Consequently
- Hence
- For this reason
- Due to
Connecting Words – Emphasis
Function: To put forward a point or idea more forcefully
- Undoubtedly
- Indeed
- Obviously
- Particularly / in particular
- Especially
- Clearly
- Importantly
- Absolutely
- Definitely
- Without a doubt
- Never
- It should be noted
- Unquestionably
- Above all
- Positively
Linking Words – Addition
Function: To add to what has been previously stated
- Additionally / an additional
- Furthermore
- Also
- Too
- As well as that
- Along with
- Besides
- In addition
- Moreover
- Not only…but also
- In addition to this
- Apart from this
Linking Words – Reason
Function: To provide reasons for what has been stated or has occurred
- Because of
- With this in mind
- In fact
- In order to
- Due to
Transition Words – Illustration
Function: To provide examples
- For example/ For instance
- Such as
- Including
- Namely
- In this case
- Proof of this
- Like
- To demonstrate/ To clarify
Linking Words – Contrast
Function: To show how things are different
- Unlike
- Nevertheless
- On the other hand
- Nonetheless
- Despite / in spite of
- In contrast (to)
- While
- Whereas
- Alternatively
- Conversely
- Even so
- Differing from
- Contrary to
Linking Words – Comparison
Function: To show how things are similar
- Similarly
- Equally
- Likewise
- Just as
- Just like
- Similar to
- Same as
- Compare / compare(d) to (with)
- By the same token
- In the same way
- Correspondingly
Connecting Words – Order
1. Function: To indicate the order of what is being said
- First/ firstly
- Second/ secondly
- Third/ thirdly
- Finally
- At this time
- Following
- Previously
- Before
- Subsequently
2. Function: To mark the end of an ascending order
- Above all
- Lastly and most importantly
- Last but not least
3. Definition: To mark the beginning of a descending order
- First and foremost…
Connecting Words – Summary
Function: To sum up what has been previously stated
- In conclusion
- To summarise
- Altogether
- In short
- To sum up
- In summary
- Briefly
- To conclude
Linking Words – Condition
Function: To provide a condition to what has been stated
- If
- In that case
- In case
- Unless
Connecting Words – Concession
Function: Connecting words and phrases to accept a point or idea with reservation
- Admittedly
- All the same
- Up to a point
- Even so
- In spite of
- Although/Even though
- Even if
- However
Connecting Words – Generalisation
Function: To make a general statement
- As a rule
- For the most part
- In general/ Generally
- On the whole
- Overall
- In most cases
Connecting Words – Restatement
Function: To express an alternative to what has been previously stated
- In other words
- To put it differently
