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🔗 Linking Words: Functions & Examples

⚠️ Key Principle

Base your understanding exclusively on the provided list. Each group serves a specific grammatical function.

💬 What words or phrases indicate addition?

and, also (before a verb)
too (at the end of a clause)
besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition

🎯 What words or phrases express purpose?

for + noun
to or in order to + verb

⚙️ What words or phrases show cause?

because, for
because of / due to + noun
since, thanks to

⚖️ What words or phrases make a comparison?

like + noun
as + subject + verb
as if / though

🤝 What words or phrases indicate concession?

although / though
in spite of + noun
yet, however, nevertheless

❓ What words or phrases set a condition?

if, even if
whether... or...
otherwise, unless
as long as

💥 What words or phrases show consequence?

so, therefore
thus
consequently, as a result
that's the reason why

🤔 What words or phrases introduce a hypothesis or supposition?

in case, supposing
Subject + may/might + verb
I suppose that

↔️ What words or phrases express opposition?

but, or, whereas
on the contrary, unlike
instead of
on one hand... on the other
either... or, neither... nor

🚧 What word or phrase shows restriction?

all the same
- (Example: He did it all the same.)

⏳ What words or phrases relate to time?

Order/Sequence: first(ly), second(ly), third(ly), then, next, later, finally, eventually
Specific Time: when, before, after, until/till, once, as soon as, meanwhile
Duration/Progress: for + duration, since + date
Status: already, yet, not yet

📝 What words or phrases give examples?

for example / for instance
such as

🔑 Ancrage Mémoriel (Memory Anchor)

Linking words are categorized by function, not form. Key groups include addition, cause, contrast (concession/opposition), and time. Using them correctly improves logical flow in writing and speech. Remember that words like since or for can belong to multiple categories based on context.