| Function |
Linking Words |
| Additional |
In relations to |
| In addition |
| Additionally |
| Also |
| Regarding |
| Concerning |
| Furthermore |
| With reference to |
| Alternative |
Alternatively |
| Either |
| Instead of |
| It’s likely |
| Perhaps |
| Possibly |
| Contrast |
Although |
| Despite |
| Even if |
| However |
| Nevertheless |
| On the other hand |
| Examples |
For example |
| For instance |
| General |
In general |
| Typically |
| On the whole |
| Frequently |
| Usually |
| Importance |
Above all |
| Clearly |
| Especially |
| In particular |
| Obviously |
| Point |
Actually |
| As a matter of fact |
| In fact |
| Result |
As a result |
| Consequently |
| Due to |
| For this reason |
| Lead to |
| Therefore |
| Sequence |
First |
| Secondly |
| Next |
| Then |
| Also |
| Followed by |
| Afterwards |
| On another point |
| In addition |
| Moreover |
| Lastly |
| Finally |
| In conclusion |
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