Linking words and phrases
To add a point
- As well as studying for a Master’s degree, Mark also works at a restaurant
in the evenings.
- In addition to studying for a Master’s degree, Mark also works at a
restaurant in the evenings.
- Not only is Mark studying for a Master’s degree, but he also works at a
restaurant in the evenings.
To develop a point
- Furthermore / Besides / In addition / Indeed / Moreover / To make
matters worse / On top of that, energy from fossil fuels is quickly
destroying the environment.
- I go there for lunch every weekend. In fact / As a matter of fact, I was
just there yesterday with my grandmother.
To explain a point
- Eating well is essential to a good, healthy life. To put it another way,
eating a healthy diet prevents disease and gives you more energy.
To contrast a preceding and subsequent point
- We carried out the experiment according to the instructions. However /
Nevertheless / Nonetheless / All the same, we failed to get the same
results.
- We carried out the experiment according to the instructions. We failed,
however, to get the same results.
- Although / While / Though / Even though / Despite the fact that we
carried out the experiment according to the instructions, we failed to get
the same results.
- We carried out the experiment according to the instructions. We
nevertheless / nonetheless failed to get the same results.
- No, I didn’t enjoy the film. On the contrary, I thought it was boring and
predictable.
- On the one hand, Barcelona has become overwhelmed by the number of
tourists it receives every year, but on the other hand, they provide a
significant amount of income for local businesses and the city.
- I prefer to spend my free time reading novels as opposed to watching
television.
- I prefer to spend my free time reading novels, whereas my roommate
prefers watching television.
- The Democratic Party favors measures that limit citizens’ ability to buy
firearms. In contrast, the Republican Party is against gun control
legislation.
