LIST OF LINKING WORDS OR COHESIVE DEVICES

This is a list of linking words divided by category:

 LINKING WORDS TO ADD:

and Finally
again Further
then Furthermore
besides Nor
too equally important
next moreover

Examples
Furthermore,thousands of people suffer detention in overcrowded prisons without charge
or trial.
It is equally important to listen to what others think of what we do, so we can do it better.
Moreover he is considered to be a founder of the professional national dramatic art
After nine months of pregnancy, the time has finally arrived

 LINKING WORDS TO COMPARE:

whereas by comparison
but where
yet compared to
on the other hand up against
however balanced against
nevertheless in contrast
on the contrary although
meanwhile after all

Examples
However, the tropical lowlands is where illegal coca growing and cocaine refining is
concentrated.
Meanwhile, the population remains very concerned about the fate of those in prison.
On the contrary,those weapons endanger peace and stability.
The region is relatively well off by comparison with the rest of the developing world.
These figures are relatively low, compared to Africa or Southeast Asia.
On the other hand, most people tend to trust their experience
In contrast, nobody has dared to contest the truths they contain.
  LINKING WORDS TO PROVE A POINT
because moreover
for besides
since indeed
for the same reason in fact
obviously in addition
evidently in any case
furthermore that is

Examples
Please enter a valid email address since you will be sent an email including a link to
activate your account.
Evidently previous rights are not taken into account.
Indeed, this is an historic moment you are presiding over
In fact, if left unchecked bacteria levels can double in number every 20 minutes.

 CONNECTORS TO SHOW SEQUENCE:

first second
third so forth
next then
following this now
at this point after
afterward subsequently
finally consequently
previously before this
simultaneously concurrently
Therefore hence
next soon

Examples:
Afterward,Ulises told us that he thought it was a miracle.
Consequently, health information is included in this definition.
Concurrently, there was also an incursion by troops into their territory.

 LINKERS TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE:

For example For instance
In this case In another case
On this ocassion in this situation
take the case of to demonstrate
to illustrate as a illustration
Examples
Take the case of domestic violence, for example.
To illustrate this concept, it is relevant to invoke the classification of crimes by order of
conduct.
  LINKING WORDS TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE:
as I have said therefore
hence accordingly
as I have shown thus
to conclude consequently
summing up on the whole
in brief in conclusion

Examples
Hence the crucial role of translation was emphasized.

 LINKING WORDS TO SHOW EXCEPTION:

Yet Despite
Still Of course
However Once in a while
Nevertheless Sometimes
In Spite of
Examples
Nevertheless, significant progress has already been made in a number of fields.

 LINKING WORDS TO SHOW TIME:

immediately, thereafter, soon, after a few hours, finally, then, later, previously, formerly,
first (second, etc.), next, and then

Examples
Formerly,this was possible only through a judicial procedure.

 LINKING WORDS TO REPEAT OR EMPHASIZE A POINT OR OPINION

in brief as I have said
as has been noted as I have noted
Examples
In brief,a modern city with a high quality of life.
As has been noted before, the passage of legislation is one thing and its application and
enforcement is another.

 LINKING WORDS TO EMPHASIZE:

definitely, extremely, obviously, in fact, indeed, in any case, absolutely, positively,
naturally, surprisingly, always, forever, perennially, eternally, never, emphatically,
unquestionably, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation.

Examples
Indeed, this is an historic moment you are presiding over.
In fact,most of the islands cannot rely on their domestic market.
This is unquestionably a very positive result and even better than expected