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Unit 6 Explanations

Linking words are used to connect ideas and sentences, making speech and writing more fluent and organized. Some common linking words are used to express purpose, result, contrast, reason, sequence, additional information, opinion, examples, comparison, and summary. Proper use of linking words helps improve coherence and readability when writing or speaking.

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Unit 6 Explanations

Linking words are used to connect ideas and sentences, making speech and writing more fluent and organized. Some common linking words are used to express purpose, result, contrast, reason, sequence, additional information, opinion, examples, comparison, and summary. Proper use of linking words helps improve coherence and readability when writing or speaking.

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LINKING WORDS

1. What are they?


Words which join clauses within a sentence. They help you connect ideas and sentences,
making your speech more fluent and better organised.

2. How do we use them?


a. To express purpose: So (that), to, in order to, so as to, for

e.g. She moved to Italy so that she could eat pizza every day.
She moved to Rome to learn Italian.

b. To express a result: so (many/few/much/little) that, such a, too...to

e.g. He is so tall that he doesn’t fit in a hotel bed.


She was such a beautiful woman that men fought over her.

c. To express contrast: although, though, even though, while, whereas,


however, despite, in spite of

e.g. Even though I told him, he pretended not to know.


Mary is an extrovert, whereas her sister is very shy.

d. To express a reason: because(of), since, as, due to, owing to

e.g. Since the car was too expensive, he decided not to buy it.
Owing to the economic crisis, Joe was made redundant.
Your success at the exam was due to your hard work the night before.

e. To show a sequence of events or steps: first (of all), secondly, next, then, finally

e.g. First, you put the cabbage in water; then you sit in the sink overnight.

f. To offer additional information: furthermore, moreover, in addition to, besides

e.g. Besides being good looking, he was also very intelligent.


g. To express an opinion: personally, in my opinion, as far as I’m concerned

e.g. As far as I’m concerned, alcohol should be made illegal.

h. To give examples: for instance/example, such as

e.g. He is involved in many volunteer activities, such as caring for old people.

i. To show a result: consequently, thus, as a result

e.g. He partied last night; consequently, he failed today’s test.

j. To express comparison: on the other hand, however, nevertheless,


in comparison

e.g. It is sunny outside. However, it is very cold.

k. To give a summary: in conclusion, to sum up

e.g. In conclusion, our company has not had a very good year.

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