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LINKING WORDS 2

Examples of linking words that connect two separate sentences or two clauses:

Note :

  • If linking words start a sentence, they are followed by a comma. 

 

As a result

Consequently

 

Therefore

 

 

Besides

 

Furthermore

 

In addition

 

Moreover

 

 

For instance

For example

 

On the contrary

 

 

On the other hand

 

 

However

 

Nevertheless

 

Nonetheless

 

 

In the same way

Likewise

Similarly

 

To summarise/sum up

Briefly

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To conclude

Prices were reduced by 20%. As a result, sales increased.

The company is expanding. Consequently, there are jobs on offer.

A hurricane has been announced. Therefore, air traffic will be disrupted.

 

The trip is too expensive. Besides, I don't really like hot weather.

Computers are cheaper nowadays; furthermore, they are lighter.

You haven't paid the rent yet.  In addition, you owe me money.

The report is badly presented. Moreover, it contains inaccuracies.

 

There are several problems to consider; for instance/for example, there is a lack of public transport.

 

Northern European countries had a great summer.

On the contrary, southern Europe had poor weather.

 

Laptops are convenient; on the other hand, they can be expensive

 

The hotel was open. However, nobody came to the reception desk.

He had severe injuries; nevertheless, he completely recovered. 

The weather was bitterly cold.  He went hiking nonetheless.

 

Alex enjoys telling jokes; in the same way/similarly/likewise, his son adores funny stories.

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I've covered the main events of the year. 

To sum up/briefly, our team is now one of the best in the world.

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To conclude, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

 

Pieter Groen

TTO2

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