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Linking Words and Connectors PDF

This document provides linking words and phrases to connect ideas and facts in writing. It lists words for giving opinions, contrasting ideas, adding information, indicating results, giving examples, and summarizing. Some of the major linking words and phrases include: though, although, despite, however, nevertheless, on the one hand/on the other hand, furthermore, consequently, for example, and in summary. The document provides examples of how to use many of these words in complete sentences.

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Linking Words and Connectors PDF

This document provides linking words and phrases to connect ideas and facts in writing. It lists words for giving opinions, contrasting ideas, adding information, indicating results, giving examples, and summarizing. Some of the major linking words and phrases include: though, although, despite, however, nevertheless, on the one hand/on the other hand, furthermore, consequently, for example, and in summary. The document provides examples of how to use many of these words in complete sentences.

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Linking Words

TO GIVE AN OPINION
As I see it
It seems to me that
I feel that
I think
In my opinion
I believe

TO CONTRAST TWO FACTS / IDEAS

Though, Although, Even though (Aunque)

• Though A, B. Though she tried very hard, she didn't pass the exam.
• A. B, though. He worked all night. He didn't finish his assignment, though.
• Although A, B. Although it was a difficult course, we really enoyed it.
• B although A. We really enjoyed the course although it was difficult.
• Even though A, B Even though we couldn't finish our dinner, we enjoyed it.
• B even though A. We would recommend that restaurant even though it was expensive.

→ A and B are complete sentences.

Despite, In spite of (the fact that) (A pesar de ...)

• Despite C, D. Despite the price of the hotel, he stayed an entire week.


• D despite C. She went on holiday despite having only 5€ in her pocket.
• In spite of D, C. In spite of not having much money, she went on holiday.
• D in spite of C. He stayed the entire week despite the price of the hotel.

→ C is a noun or gerund, and D is a complete sentence.

• Despite the fact that E, F.


• In spite of the fact that
• F despite the fact that E.
• F in spite of the fact that E.

→ E and F are complete sentences.


Even if (Aunque, Aun sí)

• Even if E, F. Even if I have homework, I will go to the cinema tonight.

→ E and F are complete sentences.

However, Nevertheless

• G. However / Nevertheless, H.
• G. H, however.
• G but H nevertheless.
Travelling abroad can be costly. However / Nevertheless, it is worth every penny.
Travelling abroad can be costly. It is worth every penny, however.
I know a lot about computers, but the ICT class was interesting nevertheless.

Note: When “However” is used without a comma, it means something different – “in
whatever manner,” “to whatever extent,” or “no matter how.”

• Winston Churchill said, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally
look at the results.”

On (the) one hand / On the other hand, In contrast

TO ADD INFORMATION
Furthermore, Moreover, What is more, Besides, In addition, as well, also

TO INDICATE RESULT
Consequently, As a result, For this reason

TO GIVE EXAMPLES
For example, For instance,

TO SUMMARIZE
In summary, On balance

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