List of Commonly Used Linking Words
Function |
Coordinators |
Subordinators |
Transitions |
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Link independent clauses within a sentence. | Link an independent clause with a dependent clause or phrase within a sentence. |
Link independent clauses within a sentence. Link sentences within a paragraph. |
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Punctuation |
Use a comma before a coordinator: |
When the dependent clause is at the beginning of the sentence, it should be followed by a comma: Do not use a comma when the dependent clause is at the end of the sentence: |
When the transition begins the sentence, it should be followed by a comma: When the transition connects two independent clauses, a semi-colon comes before it and a comma follows it: |
Showing time, beginning, during, ending |
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Showing a sequence |
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Showing conclusion |
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Showing contrast |
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Showing similarity |
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Adding information |
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Adding example |
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Showing cause |
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Showing effect |
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Showing condition |
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