{"id":5268,"date":"2016-12-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/blog\/toefl-ibt-grammar-linking-words\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T12:18:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:18:59","slug":"toefl-ibt-grammar-linking-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-linking-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Linking Words In English: Examples And Explanations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>When writing and speaking, it is useful to use connecting words which link one idea to another to help the reader or listener follow along. There are different categories of linking words and phrases which serve specific purposes. Therefore, it is important to understand the usage of the word (contrasting, adding new information, expressing cause and effect\u2026), and whether or not a word fits into the structure of the sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Read on and <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/general\/english\">start learning English online the right way<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% 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Indeed, we have gathered a complete list of grammar worksheets on numerous topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-comparative-and-superlative-comparison-guide-in-english\/\">Comparatives &amp; superlatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-learn-how-to-use-the-conditional-tense-in-english-quickly\/\">Conditionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-understanding-gerund-in-english-structure-and-examples\/\">Gerunds vs infinitives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-modal-verbs-learn-the-definiton-and-practice-in-daily-life\/\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-count-nouns-mass-nouns\/\">Nouns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-passive-versus-active-causative-verbs\/\">Passive vs active + causative verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-phrasal-verbs-daily-use-in-english-grammar-with-examples\/\">Phrasal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-present-perfect-tense-how-does-english-conjugation-work\/\">Present perfect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-standard-expressions-and-confusing-words\/\">Standard expressions &amp; confusing words<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-present-tense-structure-and-examples-of-all-verb-types\/\">Present tenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-nounsverbadjectives-prepositions\/\">Prepositions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-adverbs-in-english-definition-usage-and-useful-examples\/\">Adverbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-conjunction-words-in-english-detailed-guide-and-examples\/\">Conjunctions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-perfect-tense-and-perfect-progressive-guide-in-english\/\">Perfect tenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/english-grammar-simple-or-progressive-aspects-learn-the-differences\/\">Simple or progressive aspects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_gyi27n98tem0\"><\/a>What Are Linking Words in English and Why Are They Important?<\/h2>\n<p>In English, <strong>linking words<\/strong> are used to connect ideas together and show the relationship between them.. They can be used to join two or more clauses or sentences together. In other words, linking words will piece in your ideas beautifully and smoothly in your writing. Linking words can be located anywhere in the sentence (beginning, middle, end) as long as they make sense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The importance of<\/strong> <strong>transition words and phrases <\/strong>relies on their ability to help you connect one sentence to another and switch from one paragraph to another in a <strong>simple, interesting way<\/strong>. It is how you can help the reader understand your ideas easier, and even allow him to enjoy it. So basically, <strong>if you don\u2019t use linking words, your piece of writing will not have a meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63966\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970.jpg\" alt=\"chains holding together two bars\" width=\"700\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-200x78.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-400x157.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-600x235.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-768x301.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-800x314.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970-1200x471.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/linking-words-e1634725089970.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_6intbgmfe11t\"><\/a>Linking Words: Expressing Order<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>First(ly), second(ly), third(ly), before, previously, earlier, then, next, finally, lastly, the former\/the latter.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Example :<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Firstly, I\u2019d like to present the current production method at our factory. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Secondly, I will show how this new method can increase productivity. <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Of the two types of production methods mentioned, only the latter gives operators greater decision-making powers.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Linking Words: Emphasis<\/h2>\n<p>Undoubtedly, Indeed, Obviously, Generally, Admittedly, In fact, Particularly \/ in particular, Especially, Clearly, Extremely, Surprisingly, Undeniably, Importantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>I ordered too much food for lunch today, and <em>surprisingly<\/em>, I was able to finish everything by myself.<\/li>\n<li><em>Clearly<\/em>, you didn\u2019t follow my suggestions in our new project.<\/li>\n<li><em>Indeed<\/em>, a mistake has occurred and we will work on making it up for you soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_l8xnqek7riwl\"><\/a>Linking Words: Illustration<\/h2>\n<p>For example, For instance, That is (ie), Such as, Including, Namely, In this case, On this occasion, to demonstrate, take the case of, to illustrate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Take the case of <\/em>my brother, he never finished his studies and now he is struggling to find a decent job.<\/li>\n<li>We will need to buy extra stuff for the kids, <em>including <\/em>their school supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Our restaurant promotes healthy eating habits. <em>For example<\/em>, we have over ten vegan options on our menus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_9z161nkcmw8a\"><\/a>Linking Words: Comparison<\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, Likewise, Also, Like, Just as, Just like, Similar to, Same as, Compare, compare(d) to \/ with, Not only&#8230;but also.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Not only<\/em> was I able to breathe better, <em>but also <\/em>I became able to see clearer with this medicine.<\/li>\n<li><em>Similar <\/em>to your story, I have also been through the same experience.<\/li>\n<li>You were sleeping peacefully. <em>Meanwhile<\/em>, I was studying for my finals all night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_2ewt8r54aqqn\"><\/a>Linking Words: Summary<\/h2>\n<p>So, As a result, As a consequence (of), Therefore, Thus, Consequently, Hence, Due to, In brief, On the whole, In conclusion, As I have shown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Due to<\/em> the rain, we had to cancel our picnic.<\/li>\n<li><em>As a result <\/em>of my overthinking, I now suffer from insomnia.<\/li>\n<li>David\u2019s office went through a major issue. Therefore, they had to fire so many people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_289giyajgsue\"><\/a>Linking Words: Concession<\/h2>\n<p>However, On the other hand, Meanwhile, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Still, Although \/ even though, Though, But, Yet, Despite \/ in spite of, In contrast (to) \/ in comparison, While, Whereas, On the contrary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>I like to swim, <em>but on the other hand<\/em>, I don\u2019t trust the ocean.<\/li>\n<li><em>Even though <\/em>our study system is not the greatest, the country managed to provide the students the education they needed.<\/li>\n<li>I would love to go out with you tonight. <em>But<\/em>, I need to sleep early for my important presentation tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li><em>In comparison to<\/em> other countries, Spain can still be considered as one of the prettiest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_xfeq5z8zwhdj\"><\/a>Linking Words: Generalisation<\/h2>\n<p>As a rule, For the most part, Generally\/ In general, Overall, On the whole, In most cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In general,<\/em> no one will be able to afford this piece of furniture you are offering.<\/li>\n<li><em>Overall<\/em>, the main reason is to become fit for the marathon next month.<\/li>\n<li><em>In most cases,<\/em> women end up dealing with the immaturity of men in the streets without anyone\u2019s help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_53tok2h42qzj\"><\/a>Linking Words: Addition<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Also, too, as well, in addition (to), additionally, furthermore, moreover, on top of this, what\u2019s more.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Besides telephones, the company produces transmitters, as well.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>The company produces transmitters in addition to telephones.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Furthermore, we have recently added a transmitter production facility to our site.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Linking Words: Contrast<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Even though, (al)though, despite, in spite of, but, however, nevertheless, whereas, on the one hand\u2026on the other hand.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Even though Amanda had signed the contract, she wanted them to change some of the terms.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Despite Amanda\u2019s signing of the contract, she wanted them to change some of the terms.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>The company thought everything was clear, whereas Amanda didn\u2019t.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Linking Words: Consequences\/Result<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Because (of), since, so, so that, therefore, consequently, thus, as a result, owing to, due to, given (that).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Since you didn\u2019t call back, I had to make the decision on my own.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>You didn\u2019t call back; therefore, I made the decision on my own.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>You didn\u2019t call back so I made the decision on my own. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Linking Words: Condition<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Except, unless, insofar as.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Except English, I\u2019m excellent at all the other subjects.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Unless you help me, I won\u2019t succeed.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>He will graduate in so far as he studies hard every single day.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Linking Words: Reason<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>In fact, as a matter of fact, actually, in reality.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>In fact, we don\u2019t really offer 1000 free tablets to first-time customers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63969\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377.jpg\" alt=\"a word on a black background\" width=\"700\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-200x58.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-400x117.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-600x175.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-800x234.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377-1200x351.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/english-linking-words-e1631879495377.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_vb0z3jwmuu24\"><\/a>Complete Chart of Linking Words by Types in English<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3120\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3120\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>Emphasis<\/strong><center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><strong>Addition<\/strong<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><strong>Contrast<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><strong>Order<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u2022 Undoubtedly<br \/>\n\u2022 Indeed<br \/>\n\u2022 Obviously<br \/>\n\u2022 Generally<br \/>\n\u2022 Admittedly<br \/>\n\u2022 In fact<br \/>\n\u2022 Particularly \/ in particular<br \/>\n\u2022 Especially<br \/>\n\u2022 Clearly<br \/>\n\u2022 Importantly<br \/>\n\u2022 It should be noted<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 And<br \/>\n\u2022 In addition \/ additionally \/ an additional<br \/>\n\u2022 Furthermore<br \/>\n\u2022 Also<br \/>\n\u2022 Too<br \/>\n\u2022 As well as<br \/>\n\u2022 Not only\u2026 but also<br \/>\n\u2022 Apart from this<br \/>\n\u2022 Besides<br \/>\n\u2022 Moreover<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Even though <br \/>\n\u2022 (al)though<br \/>\n\u2022 despite<br \/>\n\u2022 in spite of <br \/>\n\u2022 but<br \/>\n\u2022 however<br \/>\n\u2022 nevertheless <br \/>\n\u2022 whereas <br \/>\n\u2022 On the one hand\/on the other hand.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 First \/ firstly, second \/ secondly, third \/ thirdly etc<br \/>\n\u2022 Next, last, finally<br \/>\n\u2022 In addition, moreover<br \/>\n\u2022 Further \/ furthermore<br \/>\n\u2022 Another<br \/>\n\u2022 Also<br \/>\n\u2022 In conclusion<br \/>\n\u2022 To summarise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>Result<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><strong>Illustration<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><strong>Comparison<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u2022 So<br \/>\n\u2022 As a result<br \/>\n\u2022 As a consequence (of)<br \/>\n\u2022 Therefore<br \/>\n\u2022 Thus<br \/>\n\u2022 Consequently<br \/>\n\u2022 Hence<br \/>\n\u2022 Due to<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 For example<br \/>\n\u2022 For instance<br \/>\n\u2022 That is (ie)<br \/>\n\u2022 Such as<br \/>\n\u2022 Including<br \/>\n\u2022 Namely<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Similarly<br \/>\n\u2022 Likewise<br \/>\n\u2022 Also<br \/>\n\u2022 Like<br \/>\n\u2022 Just as<br \/>\n\u2022 Just like<br \/>\n\u2022 Similar to<br \/>\n\u2022 Same as<br \/>\n\u2022 Compare<br \/>\n\u2022 Compare(d) to \/ with<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 So<br \/>\n\u2022 As a result<br \/>\n\u2022 As a consequence (of)<br \/>\n\u2022 Therefore<br \/>\n\u2022 Thus<br \/>\n\u2022 Consequently<br \/>\n\u2022 Hence<br \/>\n\u2022 Due to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><strong>Concession<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><strong>Generalization<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u2022 For<br \/>\n\u2022 Because<br \/>\n\u2022 Since<br \/>\n\u2022 As<br \/>\n\u2022 Because of<br \/>\n\u2022 With this in mind<br \/>\n\u2022 In fact<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2022 If<br \/>\n\u2022 In that case<br \/>\n\u2022 In case<br \/>\n\u2022 Unless<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 However<br \/>\n\u2022 On the other hand<br \/>\n\u2022 Meanwhile<br \/>\n\u2022 Nevertheless<br \/>\n\u2022 Nonetheless<br \/>\n\u2022 Still<br \/>\n\u2022 Although \/ even though<br \/>\n\u2022 Though<br \/>\n\u2022 But<br \/>\n\u2022 Yet<br \/>\n\u2022 Despite\/in spite of<br \/>\n\u2022 In contrast (to) \/ in comparison<br \/>\n\u2022 While<br \/>\n\u2022 Whereas<br \/>\n\u2022 On the contrary<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2022 As a rule<br \/>\n\u2022 For the most part<br \/>\n\u2022 Generally\/ In general<br \/>\n\u2022 Overall<br \/>\n\u2022 On the whole<br \/>\n\u2022 In most cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_726u93hqu7o0\"><\/a>Important Rules and Exceptions to Take Into Account<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_u1rihfmatwy\"><\/a>Parallel construction with expressing alternatives (and in other sentence structures, as well):<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>The research project will need both time and money. <\/em>(\u2018Both\u2019 + noun\u2026\u2018and\u2019 + noun).<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>For some people, learning English is either too difficult or too time-consuming.<\/em> (\u2018Either\u2019 + adjective\u2026\u2019or\u2019 + adjective).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018Also\u2019 is generally at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, whereas, \u2018too\u2019 and \u2018as well\u2019 are usually at the end.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Customers are also provided with free parking.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Customers are provided with free parking, too.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018In addition\u2019 can stand alone (followed by a comma) or be followed by \u2018to\u2019 if there is a noun after.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>We have already requested a full refund. In addition, we will ask the company for an apology.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>In addition to the refund we requested, we will also ask the company for an apology.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>Some More Tips<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_f9vao2dxpaq0\"><\/a>\u2018Even though\u2019, \u2018although\u2019 and \u2018though\u2019 are followed by a subject and a verb.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Even though <\/em><strong><em>he had negotiated<\/em><\/strong><em> a good deal, he still wasn\u2019t satisfied.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018Despite\u2019 and \u2018in spite of\u2019 are followed by nouns or verbs with an -ING ending:.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Despite his well-negotiated <\/em><strong><em>deal<\/em><\/strong><em>, he still wasn\u2019t satisfied.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018Because\u2019 is followed by a subject and a verb whereas \u2018because of\u2019 is followed by a noun.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>He missed his connection because of <\/em><strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>train strike<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Because <\/em><strong><em>the trains were<\/em><\/strong><em> on strike, he missed his connection.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018Actually\u2019 is a false cognate which means \u2018in fact\u2019. It does NOT mean \u2018presently\u2019 or \u2018now\u2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a><em>Contrary to what some people say, we are actually one of the highest paying employers in this sector and don\u2019t have any trouble finding new recruits.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_kq7f882nuhrs\"><\/a>\u2018Currently\u2019, \u2018presently\u2019, \u2018nowadays\u2019 and \u2018now\u2019 describe a present situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-5268-_a1k7ac7yh5oe\"><\/a><em>She is currently looking for a sandwich course.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When the words <em>\u2018and\u2019<\/em>, <em>\u2018also\u2019<\/em>, and <em>\u2018so\u2019 <\/em>can be used in academic writing, they can be considered too informal when used at the beginning of a sentence. Instead, you can either use a more formal alternative or move the transition word to a different place in the sentence.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><s>Also,<\/s> the documents were sent by mail to you.<\/li>\n<li><em>Additionally<\/em>, the documents were sent by mail to you.<\/li>\n<li>The documents were <em>also <\/em>sent by mail to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5268-_niiue222w53k\"><\/a>Learn the English Grammar Easily Online With GlobalExam<\/h2>\n<p>Linking words are necessary to write and speak English perfectly, which is why<strong> GlobalExam offers you many awesome programs<\/strong> that will teach you the rules of English, train you, and test your knowledge\u2026 All in one, user-friendly platform that is extremely fun and affordable!<\/p>\n<p><strong>GlobalExam <\/strong>is the <strong>first and best e-learning platform<\/strong> with a goal to enrich your vocabulary, boost your Grammar skills, and improve your overall English skills. 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