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STUDY while others

are sleeping,
WORK while others
are loafing.
PREPARE while
others are playing. 1
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Linkers Functions
•  Besides, In addition To introduce a new idea or give
•  Moreover, Furthermore extra information
•  Apart from that, Other than that
•  Finally, Last but not least Example:
• Another, Equally important Students are advised to stay
•  as well as indoors in this hazy weather
•  Also condition. In addition, they are
told to wear mask when they need
to go out.
•  First and foremost, First, Firstly To show sequence
•  Second, Secondly
•  To begin with, To start off Example:
•  Initially, At first First, the API reading was only at
•  Then, Next 150 at 7a.m. Then, it went up to a
•  Following this hazardous level at 350 by 4p.m.
•  Finally, Lastly
•  On the other hand To introduce a contrasting idea/ to
•  Nevertheless, However indicate a change in the direction
•  In contrast of discussion
•  Otherwise
•  Conversely Example:
•  Despite this He is generous and kind-hearted
•  On the contrary while his brother is calculative and
•  but wicked.
•  Instead of
•  in spite of
•  while, whereas
•  compared with
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Linkers Functions

•  Therefore, Hence, Thus, So To show the connection between

•  As a result, Consequently actions and consequences (cause and
effect relationship)

Example:
The air pollutant index has reached
hazardous level. As a result, all
schools in Melaka are closed today.
•  Even though To show concession or situation
•  Though
•  Although Example:
•  Even if Even though it was raining cats and
dogs they carried on with the
football practice.
•  Indeed To show emphasis/ certainly
•  Certainly
•  In fact Example:
•  Of course Undoubtedly, this is the worst ever
•  Undoubtedly hazy weather we have ever had since
•  Obviously 1980.

•  For instance, For example To give an example or illustration to

•  such as, like, namely
•  To be specific, specifically
•  To illustrate
•  In particular, particularly
support a statement or idea
Example:
To keep obesity at bay, you should
eat only healthy food such as whole
grain rice, vegetables and fruits. 3
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•  In the same way, Likewise To make comparison/ show two
•  Similarly things are similar or alike
•  Also
•  In the same manner Example:
•  In comparison The doctor advised him to give up
smoking. Similarly, he told him to
eat healthily.
•  In conclusion To indicate a conclusion to the
•  It can be concluded that idea discussed or a conclusion to
•  To conclude the essay
•  To sum up
•  To summarise Example:
•  In summary, In short, In brief She spends a lot of money on
•  In other words clothes. She is also fond of buying
designer shoes. In short, she is
extravagant.