Where as Linking Word?

Linking words and phrases are used to show relationships between ideas. They can be used to join 2 or more sentences or clauses (a clause is a group of words which contains a subject and a verb). Linking words/phrases can be used to add ideas together, contrast them, or show the reason for something.

What is a linking word examples?

Linking words are something that can really help our fluency in English, as they help us to create longer sentences. For example: I bought a dog. I bought a dog because I really wanted a pet.

What words are linking words?

Linking words and phrases
  • First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc.
  • Next, last, finally.
  • In addition, moreover.
  • Further / furthermore.
  • Another.
  • Also.
  • In conclusion.
  • To summarise.
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