This is a brief summary of different linking words and phrases that can be used in answering essays. Many examples are included. This summary can be used to bolster your understanding of the English language, and improve your own essay writing.
When writing essays or longer answers, it is essential to use a variety of linking words and
phrases to link your points, paragraphs, and arguments together.
Some more generic useful linking words and phrases include:
• Firstly… Secondly… Finally…
• Furthermore…
• Nevertheless…
• Although…
• Instead…
Some compare and contrast linking words and phrases include:
• On the one hand… On the other hand…
• One way… Another way…
• In comparison…
• In contrast…
• However…
• Equally…
• In the same way…
• In addition…
• Alternatively…
• Conversely…
• Similarly…
• Likewise…
• Also…
• Whereas…
• Although…
Some linking words and phrases that might be useful for introducing your explanations include:
• This therefore means…
• This signifies that…
• This highlights the fact that…
• This image reflects…
• Furthermore…
• This is reminiscent of…
• Another view, however, is…
• This means that…
• This is because…
• Another key point is…
• The problem with this is…
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