🔗 Master Essential Linking Words
2nd Year BAC Sciences Humaines SH
📌 Introduction
Linking words (connectors) are crucial for coherent writing and speaking. They show relationships between ideas and create logical flow.
Main Functions
- Add information
- Show contrast
- Express cause/effect
- Sequence ideas
Placement
- Beginning of sentences
- Between clauses
- Within paragraphs
Writing Tip: “Essays with proper linking words score 25% higher in coherence and cohesion marks.”
🔍 6 Key Categories of Linking Words
1. Addition
Furthermore, Moreover, In addition, Besides, Not only…but also
2. Contrast
However, Nevertheless, On the contrary, Whereas, Although
3. Cause/Effect
Therefore, Consequently, As a result, Due to, Because of
4. Examples
For instance, Such as, Namely, In particular, To illustrate
5. Sequence
Firstly, Subsequently, Finally, Meanwhile, Afterwards
6. Conclusion
In conclusion, To sum up, All in all, Ultimately, In summary
🎯 Exercise: Matching Categories
Match each linking word to its correct category:
1. Nevertheless
2. Consequently
3. Furthermore
✏️ Punctuation Rules
Key Guidelines:
1. Sentence Starters: Use comma after linking words at beginning
“However, we must consider alternatives.”
2. Middle Position: Often surrounded by commas
“The results, therefore, were inconclusive.”
3. Paired Connectors: Need parallel structure
✓ “Not only was it expensive, but it was also ineffective.”
✗ “Not only it was expensive, but also ineffective.”
✏️ Exercise: Punctuation Correction
Add correct punctuation to these sentences:
1. “Moreover we should examine secondary effects” →
2. “The solution consequently was unstable” →
📝 Essay Writing Practice
Common Essay Structures
- “Firstly, modern technology has improved communication. However, it has also reduced face-to-face interaction.”
- “Pollution affects health due to toxic emissions. Consequently, governments must take action.”
- “In conclusion, while economic growth is important, furthermore, we must consider environmental impacts.”
🔍 Exercise: Gap Fill
Complete the essay paragraph with suitable linking words:
“, social media connects people globally. , it may cause isolation. , many teenagers report feeling lonely despite having many online friends.”
✍️ Writing Practice
📝 Exercise: Paragraph Writing
Write a 5-sentence paragraph about education using these linking words:
