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LINKING WORDS - Coggle Diagram
LINKING WORDS
TYPES:
Purpose
to, so that, so as to, in order to.
Contrast
however, but, yet, whereas, while, on the one hand, on the other hand.
Opinion
in my opinion, as far as I´m concern, to my mind, it seems to me that.
Concession
even though, but for, despite, apart from, although, though.
Consequence
as a result, thus, so, therefore, as a consequence, eventually, that´s why.
Condition
as long as, unless, if, provided that, whether.
Adding ideas
moreover, also, besides, in addition, what´s more, not only.... but also.
Choice
or, whatever, whoever, neither....nor, either...or.
Explaining
as, since, in so far as, because, the reason why.
EXAMPLES:
1.- I slept most of the way, so I´m not tired.
2.- When I got off the plane, I noticed the heat first.
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4.- The taxi driver was very friendly, but he didn´t speak much English.
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FUNCTIONS: are words or phrases that we use to join ideas and give coherence to what we are saying or writing. Their main function is to facilitate the understanding of the text by guiding the reader or listener through the different parts of the information in a logical way. These words establish relationships between ideas and help the speech flow naturally.