Linking words

and phrases
 Linking
words
A linking word is a word which
shows a connection between
clauses or sentences.
Linking words help you to
connect ideas and sentences
when you speak or write English.
 Time linking Emphasis
In fact
Immediately
At that moment
At first
As soon as
words Absolutely
Actually
In addition
Especially
In the beginning
After a while

Result Reason
As a result Because of
As a consequence Due to
For this reason Owing to
therefore Seeing that

 Examples of linking
words
“Because of bad weather, the football
match was postponed.”
“He works hard. However, he doesn’t earn
much.”
“In spite of the cold, she went out in
shorts.”
“The sea was cold, but he went swimming
nevertheless.”
“Unlike in the UK, the USA has cheap
petrol.”