Linking words

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.

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.

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

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.

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

who, whom, whose, which, what, that

          That's the girl who works in the bookshop.

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

          Next he called for a taxi.

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

          All in all it was one of the best holidays of my life.