SOME USEFUL LINKING DEVICES

Purpose Linking Devices Usage

Giving examples For example Crime is increasing in big cities in

To give one or more Namely the developed world. For
examples of what you have Such as example, robberies have risen by
said This is…/that is to say 35% in London since 2008.

In addition Fish supplies us with substances

Adding information Moreover that might protect against heart
To add and strengthen Furthermore disease. Moreover, in many
what you have already said As well as cultures fish is known as a 'brain
Also food'.
Not only…but also

First, firstly First, the water is boiled. Next,

Sequencing Second, secondly some noodles are added…Finally,
To show in order what you Finally it is served hot.
say Next
Before that / After that

Comparison Similarly Cutting down on sugar will help

To express a similar idea Likewise you lose weight. Similarly, doing
Also more exercise will help you get rid
of a few kilos.

But House prices have gone up this

Contrast Whereas year. However, car prices seem to
To express opposite ideas While be stagnating.
to what is already However
expressed Although / Even though

Concluding In conclusion In conclusion, we should strictly

To sum up the points To conclude monitor the type of programmes
discussed to bring a closure To sum up our children watch each day.
to the writing  

Cause Because / As / Since The match was cancelled because

To express the reason of a Because of / Due to of the snow.
result As a result of
Is caused by

Effect Therefore Anne missed the early train.

To express the result of the Thus Therefore, she was too late for
cause So the job interview.
Cause

Giving Opinion I think / I believe In my view, birds should not be

To express personal view In my opinion caged.
on something In my view
I agree / I disagree

Restating In other words The tax only affects people on

To express what you have incomes of over $200,000; in
said in another way other words, the very rich.

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