Linking words

In a Nutshell

Este resumo visa explicar-te quais são as palavras de ligação de causa e consequência que podes utilizar na língua inglesa.

Info 1: Linking words

The following linking words are commonly used to express the idea of cause or reason. They're very similar in meaning and are applied at the beginning of a clause of cause or reason.

Linking words	Cause / Reason	Result
Because / Since / As	it's difficult to learn,	chess isn't for everyone.

or

Result	Linking words	Cause / Reason
Chess isn't for everyone	because / since / as	it's difficult to learn.

Note: Add a comma between the two clauses when the sentence begins with the linking words and the clause of cause or reason comes first. If the result clause comes first, you don't need to put a comma after it.

Here follows a table with other linking words for different functions.

linking words

Function	Example
Additional comments	additionally; also; furthermore; moreover.
Alternatives	whereas; although; instead; otherwise.
Emphasising earlier statements	however; nonetheless; in the final analysis; nevertheless.
Introducing examples	for example; for instance; as follows; such as.
Re-phrasing	in other terms; rather; in contrast; better.