Linking Words and Phrases

Tick the linking words and phrases used to list points.

• although, however, on the other hand

• in the first place, to start with, to begin with

• to sum up, all in all, all things considered

Tick the linking words and phrases used to add points.

• in the first place, to begin with, for one thing

• in addition, moreover, what is more

• for example, such as, for instance

Tick the linking words and phrases used to conclude an essay.

• all in all, to sum up, all things considered

• furthermore, moreover, what is more

• for example, for instance, such as

There are many advantages to travelling by train. ....................., it is comfortable as trains are spacious.

• Moreover

• First of all

• However

Trains are convenient. ............., you don't have to take any food or beverages with you.

• Moreover

• For example,

• However

......................, there are many disadvantages to using iPad in schools. Firstly, they have bad effects on children.

• Moreover

• However

• Furthermore

First of all, children spend long hours in from of the screen. ......................, using iPads can be very expensive.

• Firstly

• What is more

• For example

....................... most people nowadays use a computer at work, it will be a while before we stop putting our ideas on paper.

• What is more

• Furthermore

• Although

.................., people who know how to play a musical instrument are usually popular and make friends more easily.

• For instance

• What is more

• All in all

.........................., in my opinion, playing sports is an essential part of our life.

• All points considered

• However

• On the other hand