Link your sentences:
Linking words are used to link ideas when writing. They enable the writing to flow from one idea to the next in a logical and cohesive way. There are three main types of linking words:
Conjunctions: They are the most common form of linking words. They are used to join two parts of a sentence together and are generally used in the middle of a sentence.Amy's dad is taking us on Saturday morning, and he's offering us home again on Sunday.
Sentence connectors: They are used to link ideas from one sentence to the next and to give paragraphs coherence. Sentence connectors perform different functions and are placed at the beginning of a sentence.Greenpeace works to preserve the environment. Besides, it is a non-profit organisation.
Subordinators: They are linking words that are used to join clauses together. They are used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.Although international organisations work hard, they can't solve all problems.
International organisations can't solve all problems although they work hard.
Lnking words | When to use them |
and, also, as well as, moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally, next, secondly, thirdly… | To add information or idea or emphasize a statement |
similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally… | To make comparisons |
whereas, in contrast, while, conversely… | To show contrast |
although, however, yet, but, despite, in spite of… | To make concession |
for this reason, for this purpose, because, since, due to, because of… | To provide reasons |
as a result, therefore, consequently, as a consequence, hence, thus, so… | To explain results |
for example, for instance, in other words, such as… | To give examples |
As has been noted, finally, in brief, in short, to summarize, in conclusion, in other words… | To draw conclusions |
Further references:http://coamed.pbworks.com/f/GR6_30_Connectors_Usage_and_Meaning_with_Exercise.pdf
http://www.smart-words.org/linking-words/linking-words.pdf