LINKING WORDS Linking words express many different relationships

LINKING WORDS

Linking words express many different relationships between ideas. • WHY DO WE USE THEM?

PURPOSES OF THEM. Contrast Reason Add information Result Order Conclusion

CONTRAST • But (pero) • I watch movies, but I always fall asleep. • However (sin embargo) • He woke up at 7 o´clock, however he didn´t go at school.

CONTRAST • On the other hand (por otra parte) • I'd love to own a horse; on the other hand, taking care of the animal is a very big responsibility. • While (mientras) • I was playing PS 3 while my sister watched a movie. • Although / though (aunque) • Although/though you want to go alone, we´ll be with you always.

REASON • Because • She is cooking the lunch (porque) because she has guests. • In order to (para) • We got up early in order to travel to Europe.

ADD IDEAS And (y) I like basketball and my brother football. Besides (además) We have a Language test this week, besides a History homework. In addition Frank can speak English and (adicionalmente) French in addition to Spanish.

RESULT • As a result (como resultado) • We are so tired as a result we ran 1 hour. • Therefore • I didn´t pay attention at (por class; therefore, I don´t consecuenci understand anything. a)

ORDER • First of all (primero que todo) • Second (segundo) • Finally (finalmente) • First of all keep calm, second break the glass and finally get out.

CONCLUSION In conclusión (en conclusión) And eventually (y In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable and an available form of exercise. She went to sleep and eventually she could rest.