Linking words are used to connect ideas within sentences and paragraphs. Some common linking words include: also, and, as, because, but, however, so, too. Linking words help sequence ideas, give reasons, contrast ideas, and show results. Examples of linking words in sentences are provided.

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2. Linking Words:::.
Linking words , also known as " connectors" are
words that link or relate two ideas within a
sentence (connecting two clauses ) or within a
paragraph (connecting two sentences ).

3. Linking
Words:::
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Adding
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Sequencing
ideas
Giving a
reason
Summarising
Contrasting
ideas
Giving
a
result
list of the most common linking words

4. It is used in sentences , often separated by
commas lists, although never a comma is used
before or after "and".
Example:
I love pink and black

5. It is used between the subject and the verb
to give additional information or for
emphasis.
Example:
We also spoke about animals

6. Is used at the beginning Usually of a sentence
with a comma Between the first and second
statement .
As it was raining when I left, I brought an umbrella
Example:

7. This connector indicates why we have done
something .
Example:
I brought an umbrella because it was raining when I left

8. Usually it found between the two contrasting ideas
within a sentence and always follows a coma. It
translates as " but " in Spanish .
Example:
I would like to play tennis today, but my arm hurts

9. Usually it found at the beginning of a phrase translated
as "however" .
Example:
In her family all are tall, however, she is short
You can be found at the end of a sentence or
between subject and verb, It means also.
Example:
She’s a worker and a student too

10. This connector is used to talk about the result ,
and is often used phrase in the middle .
Example:
He likes football, so he went to the match.
Used to show how two things are different
from each other.
Example:
While my sister has blue eyes, mine are brown.