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Linking words are used to connect ideas and create smooth transitions in writing and speech. There are several types of linking words that serve specific purposes, such as addition, contrast, cause and effect, time, emphasis, comparison, and sequence. Examples are provided for each type. Using linking words effectively helps writers and speakers make their messages more coherent and understandable for their audience.
Thesis Statement (1).pdf
- 1. Linking Words By GN Memon
- 2. WHAT ARE LINKING WORDS? LINKING WORDS ARE WORDS THAT CONNECT IDEAS OR PHRASES IN A SENTENCE. THEY ARE ALSO KNOWN AS TRANSITIONAL WORDS OR PHRASES BECAUSE THEY HELP TO CREATE A SMOOTH FLOW OF IDEAS IN WRITTEN OR SPOKEN LANGUAGE.
- 4. ADDITION CONTRAST CAUSE AND EFFECT TIME EMPHASIS COMPARISON SEQUENCE THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF LINKING WORDS, EACH OF WHICH SERVES A SPECIFIC PURPOSE:
- 5. ADDITION THESE LINKING WORDS ARE USED TO ADD INFORMATION TO A SENTENCE OR IDEA. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ALSO, BESIDES, FURTHERMORE, IN ADDITION, MOREOVER. EXAMPLE: "JOHN LOVES TO TRAVEL. FURTHERMORE, HE HAS BEEN TO MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD."
- 6. THESE LINKING WORDS ARE USED TO SHOW A DIFFERENCE OR CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO IDEAS OR CONCEPTS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ALTHOUGH, BUT, DESPITE, HOWEVER, NEVERTHELESS, WHEREAS. EXAMPLE: "ALTHOUGH IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY, JOHN STILL WENT OUT FOR A RUN." Contrast
- 7. CAUSE AND EFFECT THESE LINKING WORDS ARE USED TO SHOW THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAUSE AND EFFECT. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: AS A RESULT, BECAUSE, CONSEQUENTLY, HENCE, THEREFORE. EXAMPLE: "JOHN FAILED THE EXAM BECAUSE HE DID NOT STUDY HARD ENOUGH."
- 8. TIME THESE LINKING WORDS ARE USED TO INDICATE THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS OR IDEAS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: AFTER, BEFORE, DURING, FINALLY, MEANWHILE. EXAMPLE: "AFTER FINISHING HIS WORK, JOHN WENT TO THE GYM."
- 9. Example and illustration These linking words are used to provide examples or illustrations of a particular point. Examples include: for example, in other words, that is, to illustrate. Example: "John has visited many famous landmarks, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome."
- 10. Emphasis These linking words are used to emphasize a point or idea. Examples include: indeed, in fact, surely. Example: "Indeed, John is a very talented musician."
- 11. Comparison: Similarly Likewise In the same way Just like Example: My sister and I both love to read. Similarly, we enjoy going to the library together.
- 12. Sequence First, second, third Next Then Finally Meanwhile Example: I woke up early this morning. First, I had breakfast, then I went for a run, and finally, I took a shower.
- 13. In conclusion, linking words are important tools that help to connect ideas and concepts in writing and speech. By using these words effectively, writers and speakers can make their messages more coherent and understandable, and help their audience to follow the flow of their thoughts and ideas.
- 14. Any Question
- 15. Thank You