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Linking words

Linking words

Linking words are often used to link ideas in a sentence or to link two sentences:
Also
I like skiing. I also like windsurfing.

Although
Although it is more expensive, I prefer to use good quality
ingredients.

And
I have two brothers and one sister.

As = synonym of while
As I was walking along the road, I met Daphne.

As = synonym of since (unit 15)

As I know your family, you don't need to leave a security deposit.

Because
I drank a cup of tea because I was thirsty.

Because of
Because of the fog, planes couldn't land.

But
Alison likes strawberries, but her sister doesn't.

Despite
Despite the rain, we went shopping.

However
I love travelling, however this year I'm not going abroad as I have
little money.

In addition to
They moved out of their (old) house and in addition to this, they
changed their car.

In spite of
In spite of the rain, the match took place.

Moreover
He is underqualified. Moreover he doesn't speak German.

Since
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Since they are so rich, why don't they give more to charity?

So
He wants a better job, so he is taking evening classes.

Therefore
Profits are down. Therefore we cannot give pay rises this year.

Too
I like red wine. I like white wine too.

Too is always at the end of a sentence.

Whereas
I am very sporty whereas my brother is a real couch potato.

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