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Linking Words 
According to Adamowski (1997), linking Words are words or phrases that show the relationship
between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech.
These words and phrases indicate the direction, order and flow of ideas. Significantly, they strengthen
the quality and structure of your work.
Linking words provide greater cohesion by making it more explicit or signaling how ideas relate to one
another.
These are some examples of linking words:
 I will lend you my car whenever you need it.
 Take an umbrella in case it rains.
 My thoughts will be with you wherever you go.
 The holiday is too expensive. Besides, I don’t really want to go.
 Although it was cold, she went out in shorts.

1 Linking Words to Add

These are connectors and 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
2 Linking Words to Compare
These are linkings words to compare:
whereas by comparison
but where
yet compared to
on the other up against
hand
however balanced against
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nevertheless in contrast
on the contrary although
meanwhile after all
Examples
 However, the tropical lowlands are where illegal coca growing and cocaine refining are
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 in 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.

3 Linking Words to Prove

These are linking words to prove something or state your reasons: 
because moreover
for besides
since indeed
for the same in fact
reason
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 a historic moment you are presiding over
 In fact, if left unchecked bacteria levels can double in number every 20 minutes. 
4 Linking Words to Show Sequence
These connectors or linking words are used 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
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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. 
5 Linkers to Give an Example:
These are some examples of linking words to give an example
For example For instance
In this case In another  case
On this occasion in this situation
take the case of to demonstrate
to illustrate as an 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. 
6 Linking Words To Summarize or Conclude:
These are some examples of linking words to summarize or conclude:
as I have said therefore
hence accordingly
as I have thus
shown
to conclude consequently
summing up on the whole
in brief in conclusion
Examples
 Hence the crucial role of translation was emphasized.
7 Linking Words To Show Exception
These are some linking words to show connection
Yet Despite
Still Of course
However Once in a while
Nevertheles Sometimes
s
In Spite of
Examples
 Nevertheless, significant progress has already been made in a number of fields.
 Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
8 Linking Words To Show Time
These are some connectors to show time
Immediately Thereafter
soon after a few hours
Finally Then
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Later Previously
Formerly First
Second Then
Examples
 Formerly, this was possible only through a judicial procedure.
9 Linking Words To Repeat:
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 are another.
10 Linking Words To Emphasize
These are some connector 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 a reservation
Examples
 Indeed, this is a 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
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1. Bibliography Refferences
Adamowski, E. (1997). advanced grammar in use, Oxford University Press.
Hewings, Martin, andvanced grammar in use, First edition, Cambridge University Press, 1999.