Linking words and discourse markers
Linking words and discourse markers
Although it rained, we went out. However, the train was late. Connect sentences like a native — contrast, cause-result, addition and purpose.
Contrast
although/though/even though + clause: Although it was raining, we went out.
however + new sentence: It was raining. However, we went out.
despite/in spite of + noun/-ing: Despite the rain, we went out.
👉 but = neutral; yet = more formal contrast in the middle.
Cause and result
because/as/since + reason: Because it was late, we stayed.
so + result: It was late, so we stayed.
therefore/consequently + new sentence (formal): It was late; therefore, we stayed.
so/such…that: It was so cold that we went home.
Addition and purpose
also/too/as well = simple addition: He speaks French too.
moreover/furthermore = formal addition: Moreover, the price is high.
in order to / to + verb = purpose: She left early to catch the train.
so that + clause = purpose: I wrote it down so that I wouldn’t forget.
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