Linkers

➢ Connecting words

One of the most important ways to link ideas is to sequence them. Sequencing refers to the order in which
events happened. Sequencing is often made easier using transition words. Following are some of the most
common words and expressions used to sequence when writing or speaking

First of all - Additionally - Then - Suddenly - Finally - For instance - Eventually - To start

with - Initially - Like - Next - Finally - Unexpectedly - After that - Initially -

Besides - But then - In conclusion - Therefore - Secondly - Also - Lastly - However

- On the one hand/on the other hand - Moreover - Nevertheless - But - Whereas - In

addition - To sum up - Because of this - In consequence - Firstly - For example - Such as

Giving an example Giving extra info Suggesting a result Contrast or Setting out stages
comparison

Beginning the story Continuing the Interrumptions Ending the story

story
Practice here!

I.Provide an appropriate sequencing word to fill in the blanks. Choose from the options in the table above.
More than one answer could be correct in some cases.

My friend and I visited Rome last summer. 1________________ we flew from New York to Rome in

first class. It was fantastic! When we arrived in Rome, we 2___________________ went to the hotel

and took a long nap. 3__________________, we went out to find a great restaurant for dinner.

4______________, a scooter appeared out of nowhere and almost hit me! The rest of the trip had no

surprises. 5______________, we began to explore Rome. During the afternoons, we visited ruins and

museums. At night, we hit the clubs and wandered the streets. One night, while I was getting some ice

cream I saw an old friend from high school. Imagine that! 6_________________, we caught our flight

back to New York. We were happy and ready and ready to begin work again.

II.Now complete these sentences and create your owns using linking words.

1. I would like to go to the party. _______________, no one wants to go with me.

2. The people were not following the protocols. ______________ , most of them get infected with covid-19.
3. ______________my exercise in Math, I have an assessment in Science.
4. I like citrus fruits, _______________ lemon, grapefruit and orange.
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