Linking Word And Phrases

1.To indicate a contrast:

however on the other hand in contrast
alternatively on the contrary conversely
in comparison rather in fact
another possibility better/worse still but
despite this notwithstanding in spite of
nevertheless for all that yet
all the same instead although

2 .To provide an illustration:

for example as follows that is
that is to say for instance say
in other words namely such as
chiefly mainly most importantly
typical of this/such notably one such
including especially not least
a typical/particular/ key example in particular

3.To extend a point:

similarly equally indeed in addition
in the same way in addition likewise
too besides also
above all as well furthermore

4.To show cause and effect/conclusion:

so therefore accordingly
thus hence then
it follows that for this reason this implies
in this/that case consequently because of this/that
this suggests that in conclusion in short
to conclude In brief in all
it might be concluded from this
accepting/assuming this
resulting from/ in consequence of this
as a result/ consequence
owing to/due to the fact that
accepting/assuming this

5. To show the next step:

first(ly) second(ly) to begin/start with
lastly last but not least ultimately
first and foremost finally another
then after next
afterwards third(ly)
first and most importantly in the first/second place