Linking words 2

Subordinate conjunction

Comparison: as if, though
Condition: if, unless, provided that
Contrast: although, though, even if, even though, whereas
Preference: rather than
Purpose: so that, in order that, in order to, so as (not) to
Cause/reason: because, as, since
Time: when, while, as, once, by the time

Adverbs

To add ideas: in addition, moreover, furthermore
To express alternatives: otherwise, or else, alternatively
To show contrasting ideas: however, anyway, in any case, nevertheless, on the other hand, still, yet (used in negative sentences or question. It is put at the end of the sentence but it can also follow "not")
To express cause or reason: thus, therefore, consequently
To relate ideas in time: then, afterwards, meanwhile, in the meantime

Back