Linking Words for Essays: How to Link Those Paragraphs.
And it is very important to use the linking words because they add a flavour to the essay like spices to a dish. CONTRAST. Direct Opposition. Complete the following. Use: although, even though, though, nevertheless, however, in spite of, or despite. The marks are high. The students level is low.
Linking words clarify for the reader how one point relates to another. An essay flows cohesively when ideas and information relate to each other smoothly and logically. Here are some common linking words used to: Introduce and add ideas firstly, secondly, finally, also, another, too, moreover, furthermore, as well as; Illustrate ideas.
However: Nevertheless: Nonetheless: Still: Although, Even though, though: but: yet: Despite, In spite of: In contrast, In comparison: While, whereas: On the other hand.
Linking Words. by Ms. Devlin. First, second, third, and fourth, Now, then, after that, and next, In addition, similarly, also, too, Finally, because, in the end, at last.
Paragraphs: The main part of the essay - structure and linking. This section should be read in parallel with that which looks at the production of introductions and conclusions (next module). Here the emphasis is on the writing which occurs between the two, the main body of the essay.
Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences when you speak or write English. We can use linking words to give examples, add information, summarise, sequence information, give a reason or result, or to contrast ideas. Here’s a list of the most common linking words and phrases: Giving examples. For example For instance Namely.
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