Linking Words are used for the linkage of ideas from one sentence to the subsequent and to give passages coherence. Most pieces of the formal script are ordered in a similar way: introduction of the topic, main ideas or arguments’ development; conclusion.
Moreover, linking words and phrases link clauses, sentences, and paragraphs together. Linking Words perform multiple functions and are positioned at the start of a sentence. They are basically used to introduce, sequence ideas, order, contrast, theory, data, etc.
Functions of the Linking Words with example sentences:
Words used to describe the sequence of occurrence of events:
- First
- in the beginning
- in the first place
- in the beginning
- firstly
- at first
- second
- secondly
- to begin with
- third, thirdly
- fourth, fourthly
- Next
- afterward
- In between
- in the middle of
- lastly
- at last
- In the end
- in the end
- finally
- last but not the least
- to sum up
- in conclusion
- after that
- then
Example sentences for Sequence Linking Words are given below:
- In order to get admission to any school, you have to follow some steps.
- First you have to collect a form from the admission office.
- Then you have to fill-up the form accordingly.
- After that, you need to submit the form.
- Finally, the administration will grant you admission.
Linking words in English
Linking Words used to provide additional information:
- and
- further
- furthermore
- additionally
- besides
- moreover
- both-and
- especially
- not only but also
- or
- either-or
- neither-nor
- likewise
- also
- as well as
- too
- in addition
- so on
- similarly
- apart from
- again
Some example sentences are given below:
- Both Ali and Hameed got the same grade.
- Either he or his brother came here yesteryear.
- He will neither go nor ask anyone to go there.
- He as well as his dad will come the day after tomorrow.
- He is a commendable student. In addition, he is a good athlete.
- The house was empty apart from one man.
Linking Words used to give examples:
- such as
- namely
- to illustrate
- as an illustration
- for instance
- that is
- to demonstrate
Some example sentences are given below:
- He is a skilled person in a number of domains such as mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, English, medicine, etc.
- There are a lot of benefits of a morning walk. For instance, one can breathe in the fresh air.
- Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.
Linking Words used to specify contrast:
- on the contrary
- instead
- yet
- still
- on the other hand
- but
- while
- although
- even though
- whereas
- though
- however
- nevertheless
- despite
- in spite of
- nonetheless
Some example sentences are given below:
- He worked hard but he failed.
- The administration has increased the income of employees. On contrary, it has increased the rate of tax on monthly income.
- In spite of being a punctual student, she could not pass the exam.
- Ali is very hardworking person, whereas his sister is lazy.
- Although/ Though / Even though it was summer, it was quite cool.
Linking Words used in comparison:
- similarly
- in the same way
- likewise
- than
- as-as
- so-as
- too
- correspondingly
- equally
Some example sentences are given below:
- Babar Azam is better batsman than Shahid Afridi.
- He is a professional in computer sciences. Likewise, he has knowledge of mobile technology too.
- Though the boy is small, he is as intelligent as his father.
- He outfitted in the same way his father liked.
Words used to describe cause and effect:
- because
- as
- since
- for
- why
- so that
Some example sentences are given below:
- I don’t know why she is laughing.
- I can’t go to the job because my father was sick.
- I am not attending your marriage ceremony tonight as I will be flying tonight. Our boss went down with the flu, as a result,/therefore/consequently the meeting was called off.
Words used to describe results:
- so
- as a result
- therefore
- hence
- consequently
- eventually
- as a consequence
- thus
- so that
- accordingly
- now
Some example sentences are given below:
- It was hot, so I decided to put on my summer gadgets.
- Our boss is not feeling well, as a result, the meeting was postponed.
- I don’t have the habit of getting up in the morning. As a consequence, I fall sick often.
Connectors are used to describe any action:
- as many as
- as much as
- in order that
- so that
- lest
- so as to
Some example sentences are given below:
- He keep the door open so as to let air enter the house.
- He is studying hard in order /so that he can performing well in the examination.
- He ate as much ice cream as he could.
Connectors used to put conditions:
- if
- unless
- otherwise
- until
- till provided that
- provided
- in case
- as long as
Some example sentences are given below:
- If he call me, I will definitely come to help him.
- Study hard otherwise, you have to face difficulty in the examination.
- Wait here till I come back.
- The magician has agreed to perform magic in the circus provided that a good amount of money will be given.
Words used to indicate place and time:
- there
- at that time
- where, while
- when
- before
- since
- as soon as
- after
- sometimes
- presently
- once
- than
- at present
- at first now of late
- then
- no sooner had
- afterword
Some example sentences are given below:
- He is a good teacher. At the same time, she is good singer.
- They reached the station before the train came.
- She wants to know from where I come.
- As soon as the teacher came on the stage, the students clapped.
Connectors are used to describe the conclusion:
- in brief
- to sum up
- in fine
- in short
- on the whole
- above all
- to summarize
- in all
- in conclusion
- and to conclude
Some example sentences are given below:
- She is good at, physics, English, mathematics, and other subjects. Above all, she is a very intelligent student.
- We are having three Bangali teachers, two English teachers, and four science teachers. In total, we have 9 teachers at our college.
- He has worked hard and established a school in the village. She helped people at the time of catastrophe. He donates money to poor students. In brief, she is a very good and kind-hearted woman.
Connectors are used to indicate events occurring at the same time:
- at that time
- at the same time
- in the meantime
- meanwhile
- as
Some example sentences are given below:
- He was eating food and watching television at the same time.
- When he called me yesterday; I was watching a movie at that time.
- She entered the meeting room at 10:45 am. Meanwhile, the problems had been resolved.
Relative pronouns used as connectors:
- which
- who
- whose
- whom
- what
- whichever
- whatever
- that
Some example sentences are given below:
- I know the person who came here last night.
- This is the topic which I need.
- I will give you whatever you wanted.
Linking words used in pairs:
- weather – or
- rather – than
- Though
- Yet
Some example sentences are given below:
- He should rather wait than go now.
- I am not sure whether I came or not.
Connectors used to define how the work has been fulfilled:
- as if
- how
- like
- however
- as though
- so as
- as it were
- by and by
- such as
- such…that
Some example sentences are given below:
- She speaks as if she knew each and everything.
- He can write like his father does.
- We need the students as are hard-working.
- Write as he asked you.
