LINKING WORDS FOR NARRATIONS.
1. Expressing addition
To add information, you can use these expressions:
In addition – Additionally – As well (as) – Moreover – What is more – Not only…but also…
– Furthermore – Besides – Also – Too – And
2. Expressing contrast
To express contrast, you can use these expressions:
Although – Even though – In spite of – Despite – However – Yet – Nevertheless –
Nonetheless – On the contrary – Whereas – On the one hand …but on the other
hand… – Conversely – In contrast – But
3. Expressing cause and effect
To express cause and effect, you can use these expressions:
Consequently – As a consequence – As a result – Therefore – Because of this –
For this reason – Because – Since – As – For – Due to – Owing to
4. Expressing purpose
To express the purpose behind specific actions, the use of linking words that convey
intention becomes crucial. Here are some illustrative examples:
In order to – in order not to – So as to – So as not to – to – Not to – So that – In
order that
5. Illustrating or Exemplifying
To effectively introduce examples and illustrations, incorporating appropriate linking
words is essential. Below is a compilation of linking words specifically tailored for
exemplifying and illustrating:
For example – For instance – Such as – Namely – To illustrate – In particular
6. Time and Sequencing
At times, incorporating connectors that convey time relationships or sequence events
can enhance the clarity of your message. Here are some illustrative examples:
Meanwhile – Subsequently – Afterward – First (ly) – Second (ly) – Third (ly) –
Another – Additionally – Finally – Lastly – Ultimately – Subsequently –
Eventually – Next – Then
1. Expressing addition
To add information, you can use these expressions:
In addition – Additionally – As well (as) – Moreover – What is more – Not only…but also…
– Furthermore – Besides – Also – Too – And
2. Expressing contrast
To express contrast, you can use these expressions:
Although – Even though – In spite of – Despite – However – Yet – Nevertheless –
Nonetheless – On the contrary – Whereas – On the one hand …but on the other
hand… – Conversely – In contrast – But
3. Expressing cause and effect
To express cause and effect, you can use these expressions:
Consequently – As a consequence – As a result – Therefore – Because of this –
For this reason – Because – Since – As – For – Due to – Owing to
4. Expressing purpose
To express the purpose behind specific actions, the use of linking words that convey
intention becomes crucial. Here are some illustrative examples:
In order to – in order not to – So as to – So as not to – to – Not to – So that – In
order that
5. Illustrating or Exemplifying
To effectively introduce examples and illustrations, incorporating appropriate linking
words is essential. Below is a compilation of linking words specifically tailored for
exemplifying and illustrating:
For example – For instance – Such as – Namely – To illustrate – In particular
6. Time and Sequencing
At times, incorporating connectors that convey time relationships or sequence events
can enhance the clarity of your message. Here are some illustrative examples:
Meanwhile – Subsequently – Afterward – First (ly) – Second (ly) – Third (ly) –
Another – Additionally – Finally – Lastly – Ultimately – Subsequently –
Eventually – Next – Then
