Addition in addition and similarly likewise as well as besides further more also moreover and then too not only ... but even besides this/that
Sequence first(ly) initially second(ly) etc.to begin with then next earlier/later after this/that following this/that afterwards
Consequence as a result thus so therefore consequently it follows that thereby eventually then in that case admittedly
Contrast however on the other hand despite in spite of though although but on the contrary otherwise yet instead of rather whereas nonetheless even though compared with in contrast alternatively
Certainty obviously certainly plainly of course undoubtedly
Condition if unless whether provided that for so that whether depending on
Definition is refers to means that is consists of
Summary in conclusion in summary lastly finally to sum up to conclude to recapitulate in short
Example for instance one example for example just as in particular such as namely to illustrate
Reason since as so because (of) due to owing to the reason why in other words leads to cause
Time before since as until meanwhile at the moment when whenever as soon as just as
Words Example Sentences in addition In addition,they suggest that there aresome commonmisunderstandings about 'how'teams actually work Moreover Moreover,these illusions lead to the useof teams in situations that failto utilize their potential Furthermore Furthermore, they suggestthat these illusions are costingbusinesses large losses inproductivity Besides besidescapturing the poetic tone of the original piece. in fact infact it is regarded as the source of our intellectual prowess
in addition and similarly likewise as well as besides further more also moreover and then too not only ... but even besides this/that
first(ly) initially second(ly) etc.to begin with then next earlier/later after this/that following this/that afterwards
as a result thus so therefore consequently it follows that thereby eventually then in that case admittedly
however on the other hand despite in spite of though although but on the contrary otherwise yet instead of rather whereas nonetheless even though compared with in contrast alternatively
obviously certainly plainly of course undoubtedly
if unless whether provided that for so that whether depending on
is refers to means that is consists of
in conclusion in summary lastly finally to sum up to conclude to recapitulate in short
for instance one example for example just as in particular such as namely to illustrate
since as so because (of) due to owing to the reason why in other words leads to cause
before since as until meanwhile at the moment when whenever as soon as just as
* To show similarity: similarly, likewise, in a similar manner, like, in the same way, analogously
* To compare or show contrast: however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, on the contrary, by comparison, compared to, up against, balanced against, vis a vis, although, conversely, but, meanwhile, in contrast, after all, otherwise, alternatively.
* To express an alternative: or, either . . . or, whether . . . or
* To express concession: granted, naturally, of course, one may object that . . .
* To introduce a new point: furthermore, moreover, in addition
* To place what you have just said in a particular context: in this connection, in this perspective
* To add something: and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, next, what is more, moreover, as well as, in addition, first (second, etc.), not only . . . but
* To prove your point: because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently, indeed, in fact, in any case, that is, demonstrably.
* To show cause and effect: as a result, consequently, hence, due to, in view of, on account of, accordingly, for this reason, therefore.
* To give an example or an illustration: for example, for instance, in this case, in another case, take the case of, to illustrate, as an illustration, to take another example, namely, that is, as shown by, as illustrated by, as expressed by.
* To repeat, insist and/or refer back to an earlier point: as I have said, in brief, as I have noted, as suggested above, as has been noted
* To emphasize: definitely, extremely, indeed, absolutely, positively, obviously, naturally, always, never, surprisingly, emphatically, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation, perenially, forever.
* To conclude a paragraph or an essay: thus, lastly, in brief, in short, on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said
CONNECTING WORDS http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/PC_concomp.htm
ReplyDeleteBecome familiar with the three groups of connecting words that may come between clauses so that you can avoid run-together sentences and fragments.
GROUP 1:
These words are found between independent clauses and require only a comma in front of them.
and nor
but yet
for so
or
GROUP II:
These words are found between independent clauses and require a semi-colon in front of them, or a period and a capital letter.
also likewise therefore
consequently moreover then
furthermore nevertheless thus
however otherwise
GROUP III:
These words usually signal a dependent clause. Use a comma after a dependent clause if it comes at the beginning of a sentence.
after in order that where
although since wherever
though that whether
as so that which
as if unless whichever
because until while
before what who
how whatever whom
if when whose
even if whenever
Addition
ReplyDeletein addition
and similarly
likewise as well as
besides further more
also moreover and then too not only ... but even besides this/that
Sequence
first(ly) initially
second(ly) etc.to begin with then
next earlier/later
after this/that
following this/that
afterwards
Consequence
as a result thus so therefore
consequently
it follows that
thereby
eventually
then in that case
admittedly
Contrast
however on the other hand despite in spite of
though although but
on the contrary
otherwise yet instead of
rather whereas
nonetheless even though
compared with in contrast alternatively
Certainty
obviously certainly
plainly of course
undoubtedly
Condition
if unless whether
provided that for
so that whether
depending on
Definition
is refers to
means that is
consists of
Summary
in conclusion in summary lastly finally
to sum up to conclude
to recapitulate in short
Example
for instance one example for example
just as in particular
such as namely
to illustrate
Reason
since as so
because (of)
due to owing to
the reason why
in other words
leads to cause
Time
before since as
until meanwhile
at the moment
when whenever
as soon as just as
(http://www.aippg.com/ielts/connective_words_english.html)
IELTS Writing: connective words (part 2)
ReplyDelete1)Addition
in addition
In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.
and similarly
Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.
likewise
Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.
as well as
Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
besides
We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.
furthermore
Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.
also
moreover
I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.
and then too
not only … but also
Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.
2)Sequence
first(ly) initially
Initially, you would start putting a plan together.
second(ly)
to begin with
To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.
then
next
earlier/later
Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.
after this/that
following this/that
3)Consequence
as a result
I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.
thus
so
therefore
I was younger and therefore, less experienced.
consequently
it follows that
thereby
I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.
eventually
then in that case
admittedly
Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.
4)Contrast
however
The book is expensive, however it’s worth it.
on the other hand
She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.
despite
in spite of
In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.
though
He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.
although
but
on the contrary
The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.
otherwise
yet instead of
He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.
rather
Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.
whereas
He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.
nonetheless
While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively
http://www.ielts-blog.com/ielts-preparation-tips/writing-tips/ielts-writing-connective-words-part-2/
Words
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in addition
In addition,they suggest that there aresome commonmisunderstandings about 'how'teams actually work
Moreover
Moreover,these illusions lead to the useof teams in situations that failto utilize their potential
Furthermore
Furthermore, they suggestthat these illusions are costingbusinesses large losses inproductivity
Besides
besidescapturing the poetic tone of the original piece.
in fact
infact it is regarded as the source of our intellectual prowess
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8807233/Connective-Words
in addition
ReplyDeleteand similarly
likewise as well as
besides further more
also moreover and then too not only ... but even besides this/that
first(ly) initially
second(ly) etc.to begin with then
next earlier/later
after this/that
following this/that
afterwards
as a result thus so therefore
consequently
it follows that
thereby
eventually
then in that case
admittedly
however on the other hand despite in spite of
though although but
on the contrary
otherwise yet instead of
rather whereas
nonetheless even though
compared with in contrast alternatively
obviously certainly
plainly of course
undoubtedly
if unless whether
provided that for
so that whether
depending on
is refers to
means that is
consists of
in conclusion in summary lastly finally
to sum up to conclude
to recapitulate in short
for instance one example for example
just as in particular
such as namely
to illustrate
since as so
because (of)
due to owing to
the reason why
in other words
leads to cause
before since as
until meanwhile
at the moment
when whenever
as soon as just as
* To show similarity:
ReplyDeletesimilarly, likewise, in a similar manner, like, in the same way, analogously
* To compare or show contrast:
however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, on the contrary, by comparison, compared to, up against, balanced against, vis a vis, although, conversely, but, meanwhile, in contrast, after all, otherwise, alternatively.
* To express an alternative:
or, either . . . or, whether . . . or
* To express concession:
granted, naturally, of course, one may object that . . .
* To introduce a new point:
furthermore, moreover, in addition
* To place what you have just said in a particular context:
in this connection, in this perspective
* To add something:
and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, next, what is more, moreover, as well as, in addition, first (second, etc.), not only . . . but
* To prove your point:
because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently, indeed, in fact, in any case, that is, demonstrably.
* To show cause and effect:
as a result, consequently, hence, due to, in view of, on account of, accordingly, for this reason, therefore.
* To give an example or an illustration:
for example, for instance, in this case, in another case, take the case of, to illustrate, as an illustration, to take another example, namely, that is, as shown by, as illustrated by, as expressed by.
* To repeat, insist and/or refer back to an earlier point:
as I have said, in brief, as I have noted, as suggested above, as has been noted
* To emphasize:
definitely, extremely, indeed, absolutely, positively, obviously, naturally, always, never, surprisingly, emphatically, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation, perenially, forever.
* To conclude a paragraph or an essay:
thus, lastly, in brief, in short, on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said
http://www2.ulg.ac.be/facphl/uer/d-german/remed/linkwords.htm