Linking words (connectors)for PTE and IELTS essay writing
- SAAE Super Achievers Abroad Education
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 2
Here is a complete list of linking words (connectors) for PTE and IELTS essay writing, categorized by usage:
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1. Introduction
* To begin with
* First of all
* In the introduction
* It is often argued that
* It is commonly believed that
* Many people think that
* In recent times
* There is no denying that
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2. Adding Information
* Moreover
* Furthermore
* In addition
* Also
* What is more
* As well as
* Not only that
* Similarly
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3. Giving Examples
* For example
* For instance
* Such as
* To illustrate
* Namely
* In particular
* A good example is
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4. Showing Contrast
* However
* On the other hand
* Nevertheless
* Nonetheless
* Although
* Even though
* In contrast
* Whereas
* While
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5. Expressing Cause and Effect
* Because
* Since
* Due to
* Owing to
* As a result
* Therefore
* Thus
* Consequently
* Hence
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6. Showing Purpose
* So that
* In order to
* For the purpose of
* With the intention of
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7. Comparing
* Similarly
* Likewise
* Just as
* In the same way
* Compared to
* Compared with
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8. Expressing Opinion
* In my opinion
* I believe that
* From my point of view
* I think
* It seems to me that
* As far as I am concerned
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9. Emphasizing
* Indeed
* In fact
* Certainly
* Undoubtedly
* Clearly
* Obviously
* It should be noted that
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10. Sequencing Ideas
* Firstly / Secondly / Thirdly
* Then
* Next
* After that
* Finally
* Lastly
* Subsequently
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11. Concluding
* In conclusion
* To sum up
* To conclude
* In summary
* All things considered
* Overall
* Taking everything into account
* On the whole
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