Linking Words IELTS – Writing

Task 2
Listing Giving examples Generalising
firstly, secondly, thirdly for example in general
first, furthermore, finally for instance generally
to begin, to conclude as follows: on the whole
next that is as a rule
Reinforcement in this case for the most part
also namely in most cases
furthermore in other words usually
moreover Result / Consequence Highlighting
what is more so in particular
in addition therefore particularly
besides as a result/consequence especially
above all accordingly mainly
as well (as) consequently Reformulation
in the same way because of this/that in other words
not only ... but also thus rather
Similarity hence to put it more simply
equally for this/that reason Expressing an alternative
likewise so that alternatively
similarly in that case rather
correspondingly under these circumstances on the other hand
in the same way Deduction the alternative is
Transition to new point then another possibility would be
now, in other words Contrast
as far as x is concerned in that case instead
with regard/reference to otherwise conversely
as for ... this implies that ... on the contrary
it follows that if so/not in contrast
turning to Stating the obvious in comparison
Summary obviously Concession
in conclusion clearly even though
to conclude naturally however
in brief of course however much
to summarise as can be expected nevertheless
overall surely still
therefore after all yet
Presenting Your Opinion:

 In my opinion, both the government and citizens of a country should come

forward and fight the corruption.
 I think, students at the university level should not be forced to attend the
class.
 In my view, mothers have more intimate relationships with their children
and that is why they should spend more time with them.
 This is undoubtedly a very good solution but I believe, there are better
solutions than that.
 I admit that we now have a busy life but that does not mean that we should
not find time to take part in community programmes. 
Agree/ Disagree:

 I agree with the notion that students should take a year gap for travelling or
working before they graduate.
 I concur with the opinion that specifically supports restricting the car
ownership as a measure to kerb the air pollution.
 I disagree with the viewpoint that women leadership ensures world peace.
 I cannot agree that increasing the fuel price would be a viable solution to
restrict the vehicles on the road.
 I oppose the idea that people attend a college or a university only to get a
job.
 I cannot accept the fact that tourism alone is responsible for the loss of
native culture and tradition.
Giving Examples:

 To cite an example, I started learning a second language at my primary

school and that did not increase my study pressure at all.
 For example, most of the companies want their employees to enhance their
skills so that they can better perform over the time.
 For instance, many developing countries are trying to improve their GDP
through their export activities.
 Namely, Australia and Canada have many charity organisations which work
exactly for this cause.
 To illustrate, universities, these days, offer a wide range of subjects than
they used to do in the past.
 One clear example would be my sister who, despite her graduation in
mathematics, works as a journalist in a daily newspaper.
 In other words, fathers should share these responsibilities and let mothers
enjoy some leisure hours. [N.B. Use this expression (i.e. in other words) to
express or point something in a different way, to make it easier, clear and to
emphasise.]
 To give an example, modern household appliances and kitchenware have
made the cooking process easier and faster.
Listing Points:

 First, public transportations are cheap and can carry many passengers at a
time.
Firstly, increasing the fuel price would affect the daily budget of all citizens.
To begin with, people has paid taxes and worked for the country for their
whole life.
 Second(ly), we do not have to worry about parking, garage, traffic rule
violation and fuel cost when we do not own a car.
 Third(ly), smoking does not have a single benefit but a pile of
disadvantages.
Fourth(ly), ever increasing population is a reason for increased house rent,
competitive job market and pollution.
 Lastly, the rail is one of the safest transportation systems that can carry a
huge number of passengers at a time.
 Finally, parents spend more time with their children than a teacher does.
Last but not least, countries like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal
prove that violence and crime can be in a peak even under the woman
leadership.
Reasons and Causes: 
 Since the developing countries have adopted technology in their agriculture
sector, their yearly productions have increased significantly.
 Another group of people attend a night school because they work at the day
time.
 As mothers mostly stay home, they have a greater responsibility in
upbringing children.
 Due to the widespread corruption in these less developed countries.
 The new factory would have many negative effects and would destroy the
serenity of our community owing to (because of/ on account of) its
location in the middle of our area.

Adding Information:

 Additionally, computer games are addictive and can waste a large portion
of the valuable time of a school-going child.
 Moreover, young people have better technological knowledge than the
older generation.
 In addition to that, fast food contains the fat, preservative, and other
harmful ingredients which are very detrimental to our health.
 Furthermore, helping developing countries in terms of providing education
facilities, can strengthen the relationship between two countries. 
 And the negative impacts of establishing a large factory in our community
would trigger other adverse consequences which would be hard to tackle in
the long run.
 Not only deforestation damages the natural habitats of many species but
also is the main reason for global warming.
 Also, cities provide better job opportunities and a better-living standard.
 Too much dependency on technological devices as well as the internet
would bring catastrophic consequences once something goes wrong.
Results and Consequences:

 As a result, lessons learned from our experiences have better effects in our
life.
 Hence, I completely disagree that the factory would be a good place for new
jobs for the community people.
 So, owning a car would offer someone the freedom that he usually does have
with it.
 Therefore, radio is the most popular media for entertainment in most of the
countries.
 Thus, overreliance on technology can bring the dreadful events in the
upcoming future.
 Consequently, we remember such gifts and revere the good wishes that
were conveyed through those gifts.
 For this reason, I would like to own a private car than always relying on the
public transportations.
To Indicate Time:

 Subsequently, the increasing population in the city areas are the main
reason there are so many unemployed people in these cities.
 Eventually, the cost of medical health care would increase day by day and
mass people would find it hard to get proper medical facilities.
 Meanwhile, a single international language would reduce the language
barrier among the people of different countries to a great extent.
 Henceforth (Hereafter, hence, subsequently, from now on), the
government should increase its budget and manpower for fighting the
corruption.
 Initially, it can be supported by the government but in the long run, it
should be people who should spontaneously support this cause both verbally
and financially.
Highlighting & Emphasising:

 This step would be advantageous for people, especially for rural people, as
it would increase the job opportunities in rural areas.
 Clearly, this law is a violation of people's privacy and that is why this law
needs amendments.
 Obviously, automation in government sectors would reduce the corruption
to a great extent.
 Corruptions in government sectors, specifically in countries like India and
Bangladesh, is another hindrance in the overall progress.
 Of course, the government has a responsibility to support those older
people.
 In particular, there is almost no university in such underdeveloped areas
and a large number of students, due to this, move to the city areas each
year.
Presenting Contrast:

 Despite its immense benefits, we should be wary of its usages in our daily
life.
 In spite of a remarkable progress in recent years, women are still suffering
from social discriminations in many developing countries.
 By contrast, knowledge gained from travelling and from real life
experiences has a greater impact on our future course of actions in life.
 Alternatively, the government can impose laws to control the market price
of most essential commodities.
 Another option could be restricting the number of children a family can
have.
 On the other hand, owning a car is expensive as it requires parking, fuel,
servicing, maintaining and yearly renewal costs.
 Still, strictly controlling the number of children a family can have is not a
feasible solution.
 However, many destitute families rely on the earning those young children
bring to the family.
 Although implementing this would require a huge sum of money, this, in my
opinion, is the most optimal solution.
 Even though their arguments are somewhat convincing to listen to, in
reality, the scenario is quite the opposite.
 But, the investment in trade and finance alone does not guarantee a steady
growth of the GDP for this country.
Presenting Comparison:
 In comparison to the past century, people these days do not have a strong
family tie.
 Admittedly, severe punishments set examples to other people temporarily
but it lacks any long term effect.
 Similarly, capital punishment is brutal and fail to establish a bridge between
the social unrest and reformation.
 Likewise, technological advancement creates new job opportunities both in
developing and developed countries.
 In the same way, increasing the tax would not be a viable solution to
address this issue.
Linking Words for Conclusion:

 To sum up, it is up to us to judge the authenticity of a news. But the

journalists also have a professional and moral obligation to present us the
truth. 
 In conclusion, we should strictly monitor the type of programmes our
children watch.
 To conclude, university admission should be merit-based, not gender-
based. 
 To draw the conclusion, this is our world and we have to save it.
Uncontrolled use of natural resources would endanger our very existence and
that is why we should be much sensible of their usages.