Linking words in English connecting sentences and ideas for better writing flow

Linking Words: Make Your Writing Flow Naturally

EngLrn Lesson 05 – Linking Words: Make Your Writing Flow Naturally
Writing Skills · Lesson 05

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

Before adding a connector, understand the relationship between your ideas.

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

Wrong

I was tired. But I completed it.

Better

I was tired, but I completed it.

Wrong use:

Using however, therefore, although without understanding the relationship.

Practice

Choose the correct linking word:

  1. I was hungry, ___ I ate dinner.
  2. I like English ___ it helps my career.
  3. ___ 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

Write a short paragraph and use at least five linking words.

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।

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