Adding Elements and Concluding

This final page focuses on link words used for adding elements to an argument and concluding in English.

For adding elements, the document lists:

• "Furthermore," "Moreover"
• "As well," "Also," "Too"
• "Similarly," "What is more"
• "On top of that," "In addition to"
• "Besides"

Definition: These connectors are used to introduce additional information or arguments that support the main idea.

For concluding, the page suggests:

• "To conclude," "In conclusion"
• "As a conclusion," "In brief"
• "In short," "To put it in a nutshell"
• "Last but not least"
• "Finally," "At last"

Example: "In conclusion, the use of renewable energy sources is crucial for combating climate change."

Highlight: Effective use of concluding link words helps to summarize your main points and leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Vocabulary: In English, these concluding phrases are often referred to as conclusion transitions or concluding connectors.

Link Words and Connectors in English

This page introduces various link words and connectors used to start a topic and develop an argument in English.

Key connectors for starting a topic include:

• "To start with," "First," "Firstly," and "To begin"
• "Actually," "In fact," and "As a matter of fact"
• "At first sight" and "First impression is..."

For developing a subject, the page lists:

• "In most cases," "To some extent," and "As far as... is concerned"
• "From a (adjective) point of view"

Vocabulary: Link words are also known as connecting words or transition words. They help to create coherence and flow in writing and speaking.

The page also introduces connectors for expressing purpose:

• "To," "In order to," and "So as to" followed by a base verb
• "For" followed by a noun or pronoun and "to" with a base verb

Conditional connectors are also presented:

• "If," "Suppose/Supposing," "Provided/Providing," and "On condition that"

Example: "Suppose we finish early, we could go for a coffee."

Highlight: The use of appropriate link words can significantly improve the clarity and structure of your English writing and speaking.