Cohesive Devices - for, so, since, therefore, as a result, thus, because of, due to,
- are words or phrases that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or speech and how the different parts
of a text fit together. They sometimes called linking words, linkers,
connectors, discourse markers or transitional words.
Addition
- used to add information or idea to the previous statement
- and, also, again, besides, furthermore, then, too, moreover, as well
as
Example: Jared is a smart and creative student, furthermore he works
really hard.
Comparison
- used to compare two or more items or similar idea
- also, equally, similarly, likewise, in the same way, like, both
Example: She is attractive similarly with her sister.
Contrast
- used to show how to two things are different
- but, although, however, unlikely, on the other hand, on the contrary
Example: I did not enjoy staying up all night; however, it was worth at
the end.
Exemplification
- used to illustrate or show examples
- for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, namely
Example: Some people believe vaccines overload our immune system,
making it less able to react other diseases such as flu, polio,
meningitis and Covid-19.
Sequencing
- used to combine in a particular order
- first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, to begin with
Example: Before you cook your pasta, be sure to add a teaspoon of
vegetable oil.
Cause and Effect
- used to state what the outcome/result is
- for, so, since, therefore, as a result, thus, because of, due to,
consequently
Example: Because of pandemic, many people lost their jobs.
Cohesive Devices
- are words or phrases that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or speech and how the different parts
of a text fit together. They sometimes called linking words, linkers,
connectors, discourse markers or transitional words.
Addition
- used to add information or idea to the previous statement
- and, also, again, besides, furthermore, then, too, moreover, as well
as
Example: Jared is a smart and creative student, furthermore he works
really hard.
Comparison
- used to compare two or more items or similar idea
- also, equally, similarly, likewise, in the same way, like, both
Example: She is attractive similarly with her sister.
Contrast
- used to show how to two things are different
- but, although, however, unlikely, on the other hand, on the contrary
Example: I did not enjoy staying up all night; however, it was worth at
the end.
Exemplification
- used to illustrate or show examples
- for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, namely
Example: Some people believe vaccines overload our immune system,
making it less able to react other diseases such as flu, polio,
meningitis and Covid-19.
Sequencing
- used to combine in a particular order
- first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, to begin with
Example: Before you cook your pasta, be sure to add a teaspoon of
vegetable oil.
Cause and Effect
- used to state what the outcome/result is
consequently
Example: Because of pandemic, many people lost their jobs.
Cohesive Devices
- are words or phrases that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or speech and how the different parts
of a text fit together. They sometimes called linking words, linkers,
connectors, discourse markers or transitional words.
Addition
- used to add information or idea to the previous statement
- and, also, again, besides, furthermore, then, too, moreover, as well
as
Example: Jared is a smart and creative student, furthermore he works
really hard.
Comparison
- used to compare two or more items or similar idea
- also, equally, similarly, likewise, in the same way, like, both
Example: She is attractive similarly with her sister.
Contrast
- used to show how to two things are different
- but, although, however, unlikely, on the other hand, on the contrary
Example: I did not enjoy staying up all night; however, it was worth at
the end.
Exemplification
- used to illustrate or show examples
- for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, namely
Example: Some people believe vaccines overload our immune system,
making it less able to react other diseases such as flu, polio,
meningitis and Covid-19.
Sequencing
- used to combine in a particular order
- first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, to begin with
Example: Before you cook your pasta, be sure to add a teaspoon of
vegetable oil.
Cause and Effect
- used to state what the outcome/result is
- for, so, since, therefore, as a result, thus, because of, due to,
consequently
Example: Because of pandemic, many people lost their jobs.
Cohesive Devices
- are words or phrases that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or speech and how the different parts
of a text fit together. They sometimes called linking words, linkers,
connectors, discourse markers or transitional words.
Addition
- used to add information or idea to the previous statement
- and, also, again, besides, furthermore, then, too, moreover, as well
as
Example: Jared is a smart and creative student, furthermore he works
really hard.
Comparison
- used to compare two or more items or similar idea
- also, equally, similarly, likewise, in the same way, like, both
Example: She is attractive similarly with her sister.
Contrast
- used to show how to two things are different
- but, although, however, unlikely, on the other hand, on the contrary
Example: I did not enjoy staying up all night; however, it was worth at
the end.
Exemplification
- used to illustrate or show examples
- for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, namely
Example: Some people believe vaccines overload our immune system,
making it less able to react other diseases such as flu, polio,
meningitis and Covid-19.
Sequencing
- used to combine in a particular order
- first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, to begin with
Example: Before you cook your pasta, be sure to add a teaspoon of
vegetable oil.
 Cause and Effect
- used to state what the outcome/result is
- for, so, since, therefore, as a result, thus, because of, due to,
consequently
Example: Because of pandemic, many people lost their jobs.