LINKING WORDS

INTRODUCTION: Nowadays as far as….is concerned

this issue is of paramount importance is getting bigger (smaller,
more important, more relevant) this issue requires great attention
LISTING ARGUMENTS: firstly to begin with also
secondly moreover
thirdly furthermore
in addition to that besides arguments for/against
CONTRAST: however in contrast whereas although despite
on the one hand / on the other hand alternatively even though
REASON: due to=owing to in order to cause of
CONSEQUENCE: eventually thus therefore as a result
as a consequence
EXAMPLE: for instance such as
OPINION: I believe/reckon/suppose the point I am trying to make
is…
as far as my opinion is concerned to my mind
CONCLUSION: to sum up in general anyway

PASSIVE SENTENCES: It is said / It is believed / It is commonly

known
both…and either…or neither…nor
CONDITIONAL: If it were for me……If I could choose
If nothing is done, it will lead to… If this problem is not solved…