READY | Grammar & Writing
We use the following linking adverbs to connect two sentences.
Adding ideas
Besides, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition, AdditionallyÂ
Example:
- A good leader has complete confidence in his members. Furthermore, he cared about their development.
Giving examples
For example, For instance, To be specific
Example:Â
- Car prices can vary from country to country. For example, in Belgium a VW Golf costs $1000 less than in Britain.
Talking about similarities
Likewise, Similarly
Example:
- The cost of food and clothing has gone down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen considerably.
Talking about differences
However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Otherwise, In contrast, On the contrary, On the other hand
Example:
- This is a cheap and simple process. However, there are dangers.
Talking about causes & effects
As a result, Therefore, For this reason, Hence, Thus
Example:
- He made one serious mistake. As a result, he lost his job.
Talking about time
Meanwhile, At the same time, Then, Afterward(s), Previously
Example;
- We went to the museum. Afterward(s), we went back to our hotel.Â
With these linking adverbs, we can keep the sentences separate as two simple sentences or combine them into one. Pay attention to the punctuation.
Two simple sentences
A good leader has complete confidence in his members. Furthermore, he cared about their development.
Add comma (,) after the linking adverb.
One sentence
A good leader has complete confidence in his members; furthermore, he cared about their development.Â
Add semicolon (;) before and comma (,) after the linking adverb