Linking words

Linking words

1. IDEIA DE ADIÇÃO / ACRESCENTAR = in addition, and, also, as well as, moreover, aside from;

   • Examples: - Sandra likes pizza and hamburger.
     • - I am going to travel to Italy and I am also going to France.

2. CONSEQUÊNCIA = consequently, thus, as a result, so;

   • Examples: - The kids have an important test tomorrow morning, so they have already slept.
     • - In spite of eating a lot, Jane is very thin.

3. CONDIÇÃO = as long as, if;

   • Examples: - If you study hard, you will pass the test.
     • As long as Jane comes, I will go to the party.

4. CONCLUSÃO = in conclusion, summing up, finally, in brief;

   • Examples: - Summing up, reading is a great way to learn new vocabulary and improve your writing skills.
     • - Joe finally finished the project last night.

5. RAZÃO / MOTIVO = because, as, since, that’s why;

   • Examples: - Sally won’t go out tonight because she has to work tomorrow morning.
     • - Since Jack is out of town, Susan has been taking care of the kids by herself.

6. TEMPO / SEQUÊNCIA DE TEMPO = first, then, secondly, before, after;

   • Examples: - First, you have to separate all the ingredients. Then, you start the recipe.

7. ÊNFASE = for sure, indeed, absolutely, clearly, undoubtedly;

   • Examples: - I will finish the report tonight for sure.

8. EXEMPLIFICAR / DAR EXEMPLO = for example, for instance, such as;

   • Examples: - The kids love reading fairy tales, for example Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, etc.