English Linking Devices
Linking devices
Linking devices are made to clear the thoughts behind speech and writing and to make a connection between previous and present sentences.
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Listing |
Firstly, secondly, lastly, finally, to begin with, in the first place, in the second place |
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Adding |
Moreover, furthermore, in addition, what is more, besides |
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Connecting |
As far as….. is/are concerned, as for, regarding, as regards |
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Give an example |
For example, for instance |
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Result |
As result, therefore, so |
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Arguing against |
However, even so, nevertheless, nonetheless |
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Disagreeing |
On the contrary |
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Explaining |
In other words, that is to say |
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Persuading |
After all, no doubt |
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Comparing |
While, whereas, on the other hand |
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Contrasting |
However, in spite of this, nevertheless |
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Similarity |
In the same way, similarly |
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