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englishwritingb2
Essay connectors
One linking word for each job in an essay — adding, contrasting, conceding, concluding.
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firstlyOpens a list you will continue.
introduces the first in a sequence of pointssequence
furthermoreStarts a new sentence, followed by a comma.
adds another point that supports the same argumentaddition
similarly
introduces a point that works in the same way as the one beforecomparison
for instance
introduces one example out of several possible onesexample
namelyComes right before the list it names.
names exactly the thing or things just referred to in general termsclarification
in other words
restates an idea more simply or more directlyclarification
with regard toFollowed by a noun.
introduces the topic you are about to discusstopic
admittedlyUsually followed later by "but" or "however".
concedes a point that weakens your own argumentconcession
nevertheless
introduces something that is still true despite what was just saidcontrast
whereasJoins two clauses in one sentence.
sets two facts side by side to show how they differcontrast
due toFollowed by a noun, not a full clause.
introduces the cause of somethingcause
consequently
introduces the result of what has just been describedresult
in order toFollowed by a verb.
states the purpose of an actionpurpose
provided thatFollowed by a full clause.
sets a condition that must be met for something to happencondition
in conclusion
introduces the final summary of an essaysummary