Linking words are used to connect ideas within sentences and paragraphs. They have several functions such as contrasting information, making comparisons, and adding information or giving reasons. Some common linking words used to add information include "and", "as well as", "also", "in addition", "too", "besides", "furthermore", and "moreover". Using linking words correctly is important to avoid changing the meaning or causing confusion, and it can help improve English proficiency by allowing for more complex expression.

1. LINKING WORDS
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2. 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). We have already introduced
this concept in a previous lesson
Conjunctions, now we go further into them.
LINKING WORDS

3. Functions
 The linking words or connectors, have several
functions, such as contrast information, make
comparisons, add information or give reasons or
explanations.
 If we use these words incorrectly we can completely
change the meaning of the phrase and can cause
confusion. Therefore, it is important to have a good
understanding of the different meanings and uses of
these words.
 By using linking words we improve english
proficiency as they allow us to express a more
complex way. The following lessons provide an
explanation of the various functions to relate words
and grammatical rules for use.

4. Add information
the following list includes linking words that are
used to add or provide more information
 and
Translated as 'and', this linking is the most common
word to add information. "And" it is used in
sentences, often separated by commas lists, although
never a comma is used before or after "and".
Example:
I loves sport. I plays football, basketball and tennis.
(He loves the sport. Play football, basketball and
tennis.)

5.  As well as
This linking word translated as 'plus' in
spanish, can be used at the beginning
or in the middle of a sentence.
Example:
I plays football as well as basketball.
(Play football plus basketball.)

6.  Also
"Also," or 'also' in spanish, it is used
between the subject and the verb to
give additional information or for
emphasis.
Example:
I also likes to ski. (he also likes skiing.)

7.  in Addition
Often it is the beginning of a sentence, "in
addition" ( 'plus' in spanish) is used to add
information to the previous sentence.
Example:
In addition to playing many sports, i
coaches a handball team. (in addition to
practicing many sports, coaching a team
handball.)

8.  Too
"Too" can be found at the end of a sentence
or between subject and verb; it means
'also'.
Example: i plays tennis too. (play tennis
too.)
Besides
Usually found at the beginning of a
sentence, "besides" has a meaning similar
to "as well".
Example: Besides playing many sports, I
have Past coaches handball. (In addition to
practicing many sports, he also trains
handball.)

9.  Furthermore
This linking word translates as 'well', but is
more formal. adds additional information to
an idea and is usually found at the beginning
of a sentence.
Example:
He loves sports for the excitement and
competition. furthermore, the exercise is good
for his health. (he loves emotional and
competitive sports. in addition, exercise is good
for your health.)

10. Moreover
As "furthermore", this adds additional
information to an idea and is usually found at
the beginning of a sentence.
Example:
He loves sports for the excitement and
competition. , Moreover, the exercise is good
for His health. (He loves emotional and
competitive sports. In addition, exercise is
good for your health.)