IELTS and TOEFL writing · Lesson 1 of 6
Linking words
Linking words show how your ideas connect. To add: , , . To contrast: , , . To give a result: , , . To give a reason: , .
and link two sentences: Put a full stop or a semicolon before them and a comma after. and join two clauses with a comma:
comes before a clause with a verb: . and come before a noun: .
Examples
- The train was late. However, we arrived on time.
- It was cold, so we stayed inside.
- Although the course is short, it covers a lot.
- In addition, the library is open on Sundays.
- The match stopped because of the rain.