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When to Use ‘instead’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking phrase instead is used to show that one thing is chosen or done in place of another. It…

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When to Use ‘although’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking word although is used to introduce a clause that contrasts with or seems to contradict the main part…

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When to Use ‘moreover’ as a Linking Phrase

You should use moreover when you want to add a second point that strengthens or supports your first point, especially…

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When to Use ‘in conclusion’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking phrase ‘in conclusion’ signals that you are about to end a piece of writing or speech and present…

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When to Use ‘as a result’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking phrase ‘as a result’ is used to show that one thing happens because of another. It connects a…

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When to Use ‘for example’ as a Linking Phrase

You use for example as a linking phrase when you want to introduce a specific instance that supports or illustrates…

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When to Use ‘on the other hand’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking phrase ‘on the other hand’ is used to introduce a contrasting point, a different side of an argument,…

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When to Use ‘in addition’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking phrase in addition is used to introduce an extra point, fact, or idea that supports or builds on…

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When to Use ‘therefore’ as a Linking Phrase

You should use ‘therefore’ as a linking phrase when you need to show a clear logical result or conclusion that…

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When to Use ‘however’ as a Linking Phrase

The linking word however is used to introduce a contrast or an exception to what has just been said. It…

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