Linking words

Addition Sequences

 In addition  Firstly, Secondly…

 Additionally  Next, Last, Finally
 Furthermore  Subsequently
 Moreover  The latter/the former

Contrast Emphasis

 However  Undoubtedly
 Nevertheless  Particularly
 In contrast  Clearly
 Whereas  Importantly

Similarities Reason

 Similarly  Owing to
 Similar to  Due to the fact that
 In comparison to  Because (of)
 Compared to  Since

Example Conclusion

 For instance  In summary

 For example  In conclusion
 To illustrate  Overall
 To exemplify  Finally

Result

 As a result
 Consequently
 Therefore
 Thus