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Linking words

 

All sentences in a paragraph need to relate to the main idea in the topic sentence. The reader should be able to see how each sentence flows from the previous one and how each is connected to the topic sentence. Linking words and phrases weave sentences together to create a cohesive paragraph.

Linking words and phrases

Sequence

First, firstly, second, third, thirdlynext, last finally
in addition, moreoverfurthermore
alsoIn conclusion, to summarise
The first...The/a second
One...Another...
An additional...

Addition

In additionFurthermore
Alsoand
as well as

Cause

Forbecause
sinceas
because ofto cause

Effect

Soas a result
as a consequencetherefore
thusconsequently
henceto result from
due toas a result/consequence
ofto result in
to affect

Emphasis

UndoubtedlyIndeed
ObviouslyGenerally
AdmittedlyIn theory/fact
ParticularlyEspecially
Clearly

Comparison

SimilarlyLikewise
AlsoToo
asjust as
andlike
just likesimilar to
be similar to/ the same asbe alike
not only...but alsoto compare to/with

Contrast

HoweverNevertheless
NonethelessStill
Although, Even though, thoughbut
yetDespite, In spite of
In contrast, In comparisonWhile, whereas
On the other handOn the contrary
But

Example

For exampleFor instance
That isSuch as
IncludingNamely