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Linking Words for Coherent Writing

Linking words (connectors) join ideas together and help create coherent, well-organized texts. They are crucial for essay writing.

Addition

Furthermore, moreover, in addition, also, besides, as well as.

Example: “He is intelligent. Furthermore, he is hardworking.”

Contrast

However, nevertheless, on the other hand, although, despite, in spite of.

Example: “She is rich. However, she is not happy.”

Cause and Effect

Therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, because, since, due to.

Example: “He studied hard. Therefore, he passed the exam.”

Sequence

First, firstly, initially, then, next, after that, finally, eventually.

Exercises

1. Complete: “He was tired, ___ he continued working.”
2. Rewrite using “although”: “He is rich but unhappy.”
3. Write a paragraph using three different linking words.

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