by Damian Ferrari 3 years ago
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The text is a comprehensive list of transitional phrases and connectors, each categorized by their function in writing and speech. It includes examples for emphasizing points, such as "
by Damian Ferrari 3 years ago
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Linking words in any style of writing will help the reader to follow the flow of information.
These will show contrast, connection, condition between two things.
Use these words to accept a point or idea with reservation.
These linking worss are used to provide a condition to what has been stated.
However is the formal version of but. It is not normally used at the beginning of a sentence.
Although, despite and in spite of introduce an idea of contrast.
Therefore, so, consequently and as a result are all used in a similar way.
So is more informal.
These words are used to make a general statement.
Due to and owing to must be followed by a noun.
Because of is followed by a noun and can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. Since and as also mean because.
Use these words to show how things are similar.
These words are useful when you want to refer to one of two points, to list ideas.
The following is a good way of starting a list.
Use these words at the beginning of the sentence to give a summary of what has been said or written.
Ideas are often linked by 'and'. In a list, you put a comma between each item, but not before and.
Recommended not to start a sentence with also. Use instead In addition, or In addition to this.
These linking words are used to empashize a point.
The most common way to give examples is by using for example or for instance.
Namely refers to something by name.
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