Linking words muestran la relación lógica entre oraciones o partes de oraciones.
Positive addition
and, both...and, besides (this/that), moreover, what is more, in addition (to), also, as well as (this/that), furthermore, etc
The assistant was both friendly and helpful.
Negative addition
neither (...nor), nor, neither, either, etc
Neither Sam nor I went to the meeting.
Contrast
but, although, in spite of, despite, while, whereas, however, even though, on the other hand, yet, still, etc
Even though we played very well we still lost the match.
Giving examples
such as, like, for example, for instance, especially, in particular, etc
The weather has been excellent this week. Saturday in particular was
very hot and sunny.
very hot and sunny.
Cause/Reason
as, because, because of, since, for this reason, due to, so, as a result (of), etc
He had to take the bus because his car had broken down.
Condition
if, whether, only if, in case of, in case, provided (that), providing (that), unless, as/so long as, otherwise, or (else), on condition (that), etc
Amy's dad said she could go to the party as long as she was home by
eleven o'clok.
eleven o'clok.
Purpose
to, so that, so as (not) to, in order (not) to, in order that, in case, etc
Dan went to the bank to get some money.
Effect/Result
Effect/Result
such/so...that, so, consequently, as a result, therefore, for this reason, etc
She doesn't really like her flat so she is looking for somewhere else to
live.
live.
Time
when, whenever, as, as soon as, while, before, untill/till, after, since, etc
We'll go out as soon as you here here.
Exception
except (for), apart from, etc
I've paid all of the bills, except for the electricity one.
Relatives
Relatives
who, whom, whose, which, what, that
That's the girl who works in the bookshop.
Listing Points
Listing Points
To begin: initially, first, at first, firstly, first of all, to start/begin with, etc
First he packed his suitcase.
To continue: secondly, second, after this/that, afterwards, then, next, etc
To continue: secondly, second, after this/that, afterwards, then, next, etc
Next he called for a taxi.
To conclude: finally, lastly, in the end, at last, eventually, etc
To conclude: finally, lastly, in the end, at last, eventually, etc
Eventually he left for the station.
Summarising: in conclusion, in summary, to sum up, on the whole, all in all, altogether, in short, etc
Summarising: in conclusion, in summary, to sum up, on the whole, all in all, altogether, in short, etc
All in all it was one of the best holidays of my life.
