The document discusses various linking words and their functions in English. It provides definitions and examples of contrast linking words such as "but", "yet", "although", "nevertheless", "nonetheless", and "while". Conditional linking words are also explained, including "providing", "unless", "only if". These linking words are used to connect ideas, show contrasts, or indicate conditions between clauses in a sentence.

1. ENGLISH
TEACHER: LIC. ALEJANDRA ROMÁN
STU D E N T: E D WI N B R AN D ON
M A L D ON A D O R Í OS
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2. INTRODUCTION
The linking words, linking
words have different functions.
In addition to adding
information, allow conditional
contrast information or submit
ideas.

3. LINKING WORDS
BUT
The most common contrast ideas, "but" usually found between the
two contrasting ideas within a sentence and always follows a
comma word.
YET
it is used in the same way that "but", though generally considered
more formal.
Usually found at the beginning of a sentence, "he however" is more
formal than "but". It translates as "however".
ALTHOUGH
This word can be used at the beginning of a sentence or between
two contrasting clauses. It translates as "although".

4. NEVERTHELESS
The meaning of "nevertheless" means "in Spite of" and can be used
at the beginning of a sentence or between the two clauses. Always
it is followed by a comma. It translates as "however".
NONETHELESS
it is used the same way as "nevertheless".
WHILE
We found "while" often at the beginning of the sentence.

5. PROVIDING
This word can be used instead of "if", but is usually more formal. It is often used
with permission and can be used at the beginning or in the middle of prayer.
UNLESS
This word indicates an exception to the condition. It is always used before an
affirmative verb to express the idea of "if ... not". It translates as "unless“
ONLY IF
"Only if" is used to restrict the condition, indicating that there is only one condition
that it will deliver the main clause. It translates as "only if".

6. EXAMPLE
BUT
There are signs the economy is Improving That, but economists warn it will be
years before the more Several crises ends.
YET
There are signs the economy is Improving That, yet economists warn it will be
years before the more Several crises ends.
ALTHOUGH
That, Although there are signs the economy is Improving, economists warn it
will be years before the more Several crises ends.

7. NEVERTHELESS
The meaning of "nevertheless" means "in Spite of" and can be used at the beginning
of a sentence or between the two clauses.
NONETHELES
There are signs the economy is Improving That, Nonetheless, economists warn That
it will be years before the more Several crises ends.
WHILE
While there are signs the economy is Improving That, economists warn That it will
be years before the crises Several ends.