Linking words

Linking words show the relationships between ideas. Linking words serve different functions, such as to compare ideas or to give examples, and can go at the start or in the middle of a sentence. Check a dictionary like the Cambridge Dictionary to see examples of how to use a particular linking word.

Some common linking words are: firstly, also, furthermore, moreover, additionally and consequently.

See the Word and PDF documents below for a downloadable version of the common linking words.

Now that you have read about linking words, you can try this activity to develop your knowledge.

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