linking words

linking words

1. ¿which are?

   • Linking Words are words that link or relate ideas within the same sentence or paragraph. They are widely used in English as they help to unite our ideas and give the text cohesion and coherence.
     • some examples
       • Similarly
         • example
           • The two cats were very alike in temperament and behaved similarly
       • Not only…but also
         • example
           • John is good at not only maths, but also sports.
       • Just like
         • example
           • Sarah has got a pair of shoes just like yours.
       • Compare(d) to / with
         • example
           • Life is better today compared to the past.
       • Similar to
         • example
           • Janet’s situation is very similar to ours.

2. the chosen theme was

   • comparison

3. an example is

   • comparison
     • this is one of the different branches that exist in the linking words