Linking Words: Make Your Writing Flow Naturally
Linking Words: Make Your Writing Flow Naturally
Learn how to connect your ideas smoothly using linking words and make your English writing easier to follow.
◷ 14 মিনিট · Beginner–Intermediate
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You will understand how linking words connect ideas, show relationships, and make paragraphs more natural.
Why Do We Need Linking Words?
একটি paragraph-এর sentence গুলো আলাদা আলাদা হলে writing অনেক সময় disconnected লাগে। Linking words reader-কে বুঝতে সাহায্য করে কোন idea-এর সঙ্গে কোন idea যুক্ত হচ্ছে।
Main Types of Linking Words
Addition
and, also, moreover, furthermore
I study English and I read books.
Contrast
but, however, although
I was tired, but I continued.
Reason & Result
because, so, therefore
I practised because I wanted improvement.
How to Use Linking Words
Addition
Idea + similar idea
She studies English. She also watches English videos.
Contrast
Different or opposite ideas
I wanted to go, but I was busy.
Cause and Effect
Reason → Result
I missed the class because I was sick.
Common Mistakes
I was tired. But I completed it.
I was tired, but I completed it.
Using however, therefore, although without understanding the relationship.
Practice
Choose the correct linking word:
- I was hungry, ___ I ate dinner.
- I like English ___ it helps my career.
- ___ he was tired, he finished the work.
Answers
1. so
2. because
3. Although
Quick Revision
Add
and, also, moreover
Contrast
but, however, although
Result
so, therefore, because
10-Minute Challenge
FAQ
Linking words কি শুধু paragraph-এর জন্য?
না, sentence এবং conversation দুটোতেই ব্যবহার করা যায়।
But এবং however কি একই?
দুটোই contrast দেখায়, তবে grammar position আলাদা হতে পারে।
অনেক linking word ব্যবহার করা ভালো?
না। প্রয়োজন অনুযায়ী ব্যবহার করুন। বেশি ব্যবহার writing unnatural করতে পারে।
