Linking devices

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Linking Devices

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Words or phrases that connect clauses or sentences, helping to create coherence in writing.

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Supposing

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A linking device used to introduce a hypothetical situation.

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Given

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A linking device used to indicate a condition or assumption that is accepted as true.

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Let alone

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A linking device used to emphasize that something is even less likely or possible than what has already been mentioned.

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Nonetheless

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A linking device used to introduce a contrasting idea, meaning 'in spite of that'.

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Granted

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A linking device used to acknowledge a point that may be true, but does not change the main argument.

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Inasmuch as

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A linking device used to indicate a relationship of cause or reason.

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Regardless of

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A linking device used to indicate that something is true despite other factors.

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Not to mention

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A linking device used to add emphasis to a point that is already significant.

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Now, provided

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A linking device used to introduce a condition that must be met.