Conjunctions and Linking Words

Conjunction- middle of sentence

100

I went to the shop. I bought an ice cream. (addition)

I went to the shop and I bought an ice cream. (addition)

200

We wanted to go to the beach. It was too windy. (contrast)

We wanted to go to the beach, but it was too windy. (contrast)

300

I was lonely. I bought a puppy dog. (result)

I was lonely, so I bought a puppy dog.

400

I cannot see you tomorrow. I have no time. (reason)

I cannot see you tomorrow, because I have no time.

500

I get home. I cook my dinner. (time)

I cook my dinner after I get home.

Another Example

100

Also

Moreover

In addition

Furthermore

Second

Lastly

200

But

However

On the other hand 

In contrast

Meanwhile 

300

For example

For instance 

To illustrate 

In fact

400

So

Therefore

Consequently 

As a result

In conclusion 

500

Similarly

In the same way 

In the same manner

Linking word

100

My friend bought me a shirt for my birthday. She bought me chocolates. (addition)

My friend bought me a shirt for my birthday. Moreover, she bought me chocolates.

200

I like chocolate. I don't like chocolate cake. (contrast)

I like chocolate. However, I don't like chocolate cake.

300

I lost my wallet. I could not pay for dinner. (result)

I lost my wallet. As a result/consequently/therefore/thus, I could not pay for dinner. (result)

400

I woke up. I got dressed. (time/sequence)

I woke up. Then I got dressed. (time/sequence)

500

There are many things we do in class. We practise writing, revise spelling, do listening tasks and do grammar exercises. (example)

There are many things we do in class. For example/For instance, we practise writing, revise spelling, do listening tasks and do grammar exercises. (example)

Fill in the blank

100

I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started raining.

I wanted to go for a walk, but/although it started raining.

200

She studied hard for the exam, ___ she passed with flying colors.

She studied hard for the exam, so she passed with flying colors.

300

He didn’t bring an umbrella. _________, he got soaked.

He didn’t bring an umbrella. As a result/Therefore/Thus, he got soaked.

400

I enjoy hiking. ___, I don’t like camping overnight.

I enjoy hiking. However, I don’t like camping overnight.

500

_______she left the house late, she missed her bus.

Since/Because/As she left the house late, she missed her bus.

Make a Sentence

100

In addition 

Addition

200

Therefore

Result

300

However

Reason or time

400

Furthermore

Addition

500

On the other hand

Result