LINKING WORDS

Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences. We can use linking words to
give examples, add information, summarise, sequence information, give a reason or
result, or to contrast ideas.

Giving examples - He sells vegetables, for example, broccoli,

For example spinach and cabbage.
For instance - He sells vegetables, for instance, broccoli,
….. such as ……… spinach and cabbage.
- Damieya loves eating dairy products such as
chocolates and yogurt.
Adding information - In addition, we need to be there by 9 a.m.
In addition, - He was cold and tired. Furthermore, he was
Furthermore, hungry.
Moreover, - She has invited Amin as well as Aiman to her
Besides, birthday party.
As well as

Summarising - In short, we could not survive without water.

In short, - In summary, we need to take a good care of
In summary, ourselves.
To conclude,
In conclusion,
In a nutshell,

Sequencing ideas
Firstly, secondly, finally
The first point is
Lastly
The following
- The first point is you need to switch off all of the
plug before you leave your home.
- Lastly, do not forget to lock the gate.
- The following people have been chosen to go to
the camp: Arif, Nisa and Hamdi
Giving a reason - Amni was absent because she got fever.
Because - The football match was postponed because
Because of of/due to bad weather.
Due to - Because of/Due to bad weather, the football
Since match was postponed.
As - Since/As Aini works hard, she is afford to buy a
luxurious bungalow.
Giving a result - The companies are expanding. Therefore/As a
Therefore, result/So, they need more staff.
As a result,
So,

Contrasting ideas - He works hard, but he does not earn much.

But - He works hard. However, he does not earn much.
However - She was very tired, nevertheless she kept on
Nevertheless working.
- You need some help with your homework.
Nevertheless, no one can help you and you have
to do it yourself.