لغات ربط

• in addition
• and similarly
• likewise as well as
• besides further more
• also moreover
• and then too
• not only … but even
• besides

Sequence

• first(ly) initially
• second(ly) etc.to begin with then
• next earlier/later
• after this/that
• following this/that

Consequence

• as a result
• thus
• so
• therefore
• consequently
• it follows that
• thereby
• eventually
• then in that case
• admittedly

Contrast

• however
• on the other hand
• despite
• in spite of
• though
• although
• but
• on the contrary
• otherwise
• yet instead of
• rather
• whereas
• nonetheless
• even though
• compared with
• in contrast
• alternatively

• in addition

In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.

• and similarly

Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.

• likewise

Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.

• as well as

Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality

• besides

We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.

• furthermore

Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.

• also
• moreover

I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.

• and then too
• not only … but also

Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.

Sequence

• first(ly) initially

Initially, you would start putting a plan together.

• second(ly)
• to begin with

To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.

• then
• next
• earlier/later

Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.

• after this/that
• following this/that

Consequence

• as a result

I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.

• thus
• so
• therefore

I was younger and therefore, less experienced.

• consequently
• it follows that
• thereby

I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.

• eventually
• then in that case
• admittedly

Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.

Contrast

• however

The book is expensive, however it’s worth it.

• on the other hand

She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.

• despite
• in spite of

In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.

• though

He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.

• although
• but
• on the contrary

The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.

• otherwise
• yet instead of

He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.

• rather

Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.

• whereas

He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.

• nonetheless

While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.

• even though
• compared with
• in contrast
• alternatively

• obviously

I was very disappointed, obviously because my expectations were too high.

• certainly

I will certainly let her know your opinion.

• plainly

You are plainly wrong

• of course
• undoubtedly

She is undoubtedly very beautiful

Condition

• if
• unless

I won’t be able to meet you, unless we schedule it in the morning.

• whether

Whether you like it or not, this is the truth.

• provided that

I can guarantee a good result, provided that you study.

• so that

I can send you the documents so that you would have proof.

• depending on

We can have a picnic this weekend, depending on the weather.

Summary

• in conclusion
• in summary
• lastly
• finally
• to sum up

To sum up, I strongly support the efforts of our society to help the environment.

• to conclude
• to recapitulate
• in short

• for instance

There are many schools in many countries you could go to study to, for instance the schools in London or Birmingham.

• one example

One example of how to get better in cooking would be to start reading recipes.

• for example
• just as

I wanted to be home already just as much as a thirsty man in the desert wanted water.

• in particular

I am referring to my exams, in particular, IELTS and TOEFL.

• such as
• namely

My friends, namely Andy and Cindy, have told me about this new exhibition in the city.

• to illustrate

Reason

• since

Since you ask, I’d like to tell you my story

• because (of)
• due to

Due to illness of the teacher, this lecture is canceled.

• owing to
• the reason why
• in other words
• leads to

This assumption leads us to believe that …

• cause

The cause of this unfortunate accident was…

Time

• before
• since

Since 2005 I have been working in …

• as
• until

Until now I wasn’t able to find anything like it.

• meanwhile

Meanwhile, I would like to ask for your patience.

• at the moment

At the moment I am experiencing financial difficulties.

• when
• whenever

Whenever I call him, he appears to be very busy.

• as soon as
• just as

۲ دیدگاه

1. Yin می‌گه:

   16ژوئن, 2012 در 9:47 ب.ظ

   It’s a pleasure to find such rationality in an answer. Weclome to the debate.

   پاسخ دادن
2. atie می‌گه:

   1سپتامبر, 2013 در 11:40 ق.ظ

   perfect. thanks

   پاسخ دادن