Linking words help create cohesive essays as they enhance the

relationships between sentences

Addition linking words

Moreover, In addition .Furthermore, Further. Besides. And

Reason linking words

Because of \ due to\ owing to \thanks to + v+ing \ noun

Because \ due to the fact that \ since \ for\ as + a complete

sentence

Because the color was very light , he did not take the suit.

The man refused to take the suit because of Its color.

Consequences linking words

Thus, therefore, hence , so, accordingly\ subsequently\

consequently,

The exam was really tricky; accordingly, most students were

fooled.

Contrast linking words

In contrast, conversely, although\ even though\ though\ however,

despite , in spite of \ in spite \ conversely, on the other hand, on
the other side

Comparison linking words

As well, so+ a helping verb , too, either, similar to , like, as

Example linking words

For example, for instance, to illustrate,

Conclusion linking words

To sum up, to conclude , in short, in brief, in conclusion, overall,
all in all, finally