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Five Linkers
Linking words help your ideas flow in a logical way. Sometimes adding these words to
sentences in a paragraph helps the reader to better understand what you are writing
about. Some linking words are about writing paragraphs in time, or chronological, order.
Now you will learn about five other kinds of linkers: spatial, example, cause-and-effect,
comparison, and contrast. You will also have a chance to add some linking words to
paragraphs that need them.
A. Spatial Linkers
Paragraphs that describe things according to their location or the way they are arranged
use spatial linking words. For example, you could describe your kitchen starting from
your refrigerator using spatial linking words. Or you could describe your classroom
starting from the teacher's desk.
Write a three- to five-sentence paragraph using at least two spatial linking words. If you
are having a hard time thinking of a topic, try describing your classroom.
Word Bank – Spatial Linking Words
about above across after against along among around at before behind below beneath
beside between near on onto outside toward under upon with
B. Example Linkers
In writing a paragraph, you may sometimes want to give examples that describe the
topic or support your view of the topic. This activity will help you practice working with
example linkers.
Read the three sentences below. Use each sentence as the topic sentence for a three- to
five-sentence paragraph. Include at least one example linking word in each paragraph.
Word Bank – Example Linking Words
for example, for instance, in other words, in particular, specifically, that is
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1) You know you're in trouble when your friends see you coming down the hall and they
walk the other way.
2) I think Howard is accident-prone.
3) With my brother around, it is impossible to keep anything secret.
C. Cause-and-Effect Linkers
When you want to explain how one event causes another eventto take place, you will
probably use cause-and-effect linking words. This activity will help you practice working
with cause-and-effect linkers.
Read the three sentences below. Use each sentence as the topic sentence for a three- to
five-sentence paragraph. Include at least one cause-and-effect linking word in each
paragraph.
Word Bank Cause-and-Effect Linking Words
as a result, because, consequently, for, hence, moreover, since, then, therefore, thus
1) It all started with an innocent little practical joke.
2) I've decided that getting up early is hazardous to your health.
3) I'm beginning to like Morgan.
D. Comparison Linkers
When you want to show how one thing is like another, you will probably use
comparison linking words. This activity will help you practice working with comparison
linkers.
Read the three sentences below. Use each sentence as the topic sentence for a three- to
five-sentence paragraph. Include at least one comparison linking word in each
paragraph.
Word Bank – Comparison Linking Words
along the same line, both, in like manner, in the same way, just like, likewise, similarly,
the same as
1) Sometimes my dad reminds me of a bulldog.
2) I think popular kids have a lot of the same worries as shy kids.
3) Life is like a long, wide river.
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E. Contrast Linkers
When you want to show how one thing is different from another, you will probably use
contrast linking words. This activity will help you practice working with contrast linkers.
Read the three sentences below. Use each sentence as the topic sentence for a three- to
five-sentence paragraph. Include at least one contrast linking word in each paragraph.
Word Bank – Contrast Linking Words
Although, but, instead, nevertheless, otherwise, on the other hand, yet, however
1) Craig and Mark are so different you would never guess they are twins.
2) I don't know whether I should go out for track or band.
3) Some people think that looks are everything.
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