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.

Expressing Cause, Consequence, and Time

This page covers link words used to express cause, consequence, and time relationships in English.

For expressing cause, the document lists:

• "Because," "Because of"
• "Owing to," "Due to"
• "Thanks to," "On account of"
• "This is the reason why"

Connectors for expressing consequence include:

• "So," "Thus," "Therefore"
• "Accordingly," "Consequently"
• "As a result of," "Hence"
• "So much so that," "That's why"

Vocabulary: These connectors are also known as causal connectors and consequence connectors in English grammar.

For expressing time relationships, the page suggests:

• "While," "As long as," "Whenever"
• "Since," "Once"
• "Meanwhile," "In the meantime"
• "Eventually," "Till/Until"
• "At times," "For"

Example: "While I was studying, my roommate was watching TV."

Highlight: Mastering these time-related link words can greatly enhance your ability to narrate events and describe sequences in English.