What is Linking Words ?

Linking words or Transition words are Adverbs that act as conjunctions. They are
the easiest and the most effective ways to connect ideas in a sentence. Using
linking words in writing makes it much more appealing. Few examples are:
Nevertheless, Particularly, Thus, Naturally, etc.

Why do we use Linking Words ?

● Linking words are essential to make your writing clear.

● Provide cohesion to the writing.
● Illustrate how the clauses/ parts of the text are related to each other.
● Add extra information to the main point, like contrast, emphasis or a list
of examples.
● They help express purpose and opinion.
● They help make a suitable conclusion.

Example:

Effects Linking words

To emphasize Likewise, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, as well,

or to add an again, specifically, obviously, clearly, especially, particularly,
idea. in particular.

To transition
Conversely, nevertheless, on the other hand, on the contrary,
to a different
despite, in spite of, although, even though, but, yet, while,
or even
however, except, in comparison, by contrast, however.
opposite idea.

To reach a Thus, therefore, consequently, as a result, because, in

conclusion. conclusion, to sum up, since, as, inasmuch as.
 To admit a
Admittedly, of course, naturally, alternatively, even though.
concession.

To point out a Firstly, secondly, thirdly, lastly, next, finally, then, until, after
sequence. that.

Linking word in the passage:

+ Starting on July 5, …. ( para C )
+ On August 16, …. ( para D )
+ Two days later, …. ( para D )
+ But now Ralf …. ( para F )
+ Then she focused …. ( para H )
+ Later that day, …. ( para I )
+ He eventually dug …. ( para I )
+ Two days later, …. ( para J )
+ Sunday, August 21, …. ( para K )
+ On August 22, …. ( para M )
+ … until morning, then resume the … ( para Q )
+ By mid afternoon, …. ( para R )