Connectors and linkers
Some of these words are formal / semi-formal
- Ordering
- First, ...
- First, the issue is hard to solve. Example
- Firstly, ...
- To begin, ...
- In the first place, ...
- The first point is that...
- Let's begin/start by + ing
- Let's begin/start by reviewing the pros and cons. Example
- Second, ..
- Secondly, ...
- Third, ....
- Thirdly, ...
- Conclusion
- To conclude
- To conclude, I think that...Example
- In conclusion, ...
- To sum up, ...
- Lastly, ...
- Adding information
- In addition, ...
- Additionally, ...
- As well as that,...
- Added to that...
- Furthermore,...
- Also, ...
- Not only... but ... also..
- Not only is it bad quality, but it is also expensive.Example
- Giving Reasons
- As/Since...
- As/Since the problem has been solved, we can relax. Example
- Because of + ing/noun
- On account of + ing/noun
- On account of working too much, he is always exhausted Example
- Owing to + noun
- Owing to bad planning, the project has been unsuccessful Example
- Due to + noun or ing
- To be fair, ...
- In fairness, ...
- Purpose
- In order to...
- In order to learn English, you need to work hard Example
- So as to + infinitive
- To + infinitive
- With a view to + ing
- With a view to reaching a quick decision, we are going to consult our team Example
- With the aim of + ing
- With the aim of becoming an actor, I have decided to take acting classes Example
- Cosequence
- Consequently, ...
- Hence, ...
- The situation is complicated. Hence we need to request assistance.Example
- As a result, ...
- ...resulting in + noun
- Therefore, ...
- Thus, ...
- ...because of + noun..
- I like Catalonia because of the good weatherExample
- ...that's the reason that/why..
- I'm not rich. That's the reason that/why I didn't buy a carExample
- Explaining
- For example, ...
- For instance, ...
- An example would be + to/ing
- ...such as...
- That is to say...
- That is, / i.e.
- The bottom line (is that...)
- He's always cheerful - the bottom line is that he's a happy person Example
- Alternative explanation
- In other words...
- To put it another way, ...
- ...which means that...
- I mean that...
- Contrast
- On the one hand...
- On the other hand...
- ...but...
- Although...
- Although I understand French, I don't speak itExample
- Even though...
- However, ...
- clause + though/however however.
- Mary is useless at drawing; she's very good at maths though/however. Example
- Nevertheless, ...
- Nonetheless, ...
- In spite of + ing / noun
- Despite + ing / noun
- Comparing
- Similarly, ...
- Likewise, ...
- Equally, ...
- In the same way, ...
- Compared to / with + noun/ing
- ...(be) + as + adj + as...
- Both (noun) and (noun)..
- Abbreviating
- In short, ...
- In a nutshell, ...
- In a nutshell (few words), I don't have enough moneyExample
- Basically, ...
- In summary, ...
- The bottom line (is that...)
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