Type of link Example language

addition and, also, furthermore, in addition, moreover

reason/ result So, because, therefore, as a result, consequently,

due to, then
giving examples / restating For example, that is (to say), in other words, such
as, including, similarly
contrast But, however, nevertheless, although, by/in
comparison,in spite of (that), meanwhile, on the
other hand, similarly, whereas, while, yet
sequence / listing First(ly), eventually, finally, in the first place,
meanwhile, then, while, (yet)
summary To summarise, in conclusion, overall, to sum up

In spite of/ Despite + noun phrase

In spite of the bad weather, we enjoyed the barbecue. =
Although the weather was bad, we enjoyed the barbecue.

Type of link Example language

addition

reason/ result

giving examples / restating

contrast

sequence / listing

summary