English — Grammar: Linking Words (however, therefore, moreover, nevertheless) — 3rd Year Secondary (Literary Stream) — Baccalaureate — Algerian Program

Linking Words

Linking words (also called connectors or transition words) connect ideas and show relationships between sentences and paragraphs.

Addition

• Moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides, also, as well as
• Example: He is intelligent. Moreover, he is hardworking.

Contrast

• However, nevertheless, on the other hand, although, even though, but, yet, whereas
• Example: She is rich. However, she is not happy.

Cause and Effect

• Therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, hence, because, since, so
• Example: He studied hard. Therefore, he passed the exam.

Sequence

• First, firstly, second, secondly, next, then, after that, finally, eventually
• Example: First, read the text. Then, answer the questions.

Conclusion

• In conclusion, to sum up, all in all, overall, in short, in brief
• Example: In conclusion, education is essential for development.

Exercises

1. Fill with a linking word: He was tired, ___ he continued working.
2. Write a paragraph using at least 3 different linking words.

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