Identify and classify appropriate linking words under each of the following categories (at least 2 per each): 1. Addition 2. Contrast 3. Cause/Reason 4. Result/Consequence 5. Example/Illustration 6. Sequence/Order 7. Comparison/Similarity 8. Condition 9. Purpose 10. Conclusion/Summary

Here are appropriate linking words for each category:

1. Addition

   • also
   • furthermore
   • in addition

2. Contrast

   • however
   • nevertheless
   • on the other hand

3. Cause/Reason

   • because
   • since
   • due to

4. Result/Consequence

   • therefore
   • as a result
   • consequently

5. Example/Illustration

   • for example
   • for instance
   • to illustrate

6. Sequence/Order

   • first
   • next
   • finally

7. Comparison/Similarity

   • similarly
   • likewise
   • in the same way

8. Condition

   • if
   • unless
   • provided that

9. Purpose

   • in order to
   • so that
   • to

10. Conclusion/Summary

    • in conclusion
    • to summarize
    • in short