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Linking Words and Phrases: Reasons and Results

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Linking words and phrases are used to connect ideas and sentences in written and spoken English. They help to make writing and speech more cohesive and logical. Linking words and phrases such as “and,” “but,” “because,” “so,” and “however” are used to indicate relationships between ideas and to signal the direction of the discussion. Additionally, linking words and phrases such as “in addition,” “furthermore,” “moreover,” and “similarly” are used to add information and to indicate similarities and differences. In this article, we will learn the list of different linking words and phrases and provide examples of how they are used in sentences to improve your writing and speaking skills.

Linking Words and Phrases

List of Linking Words and Phrases for Reasons

Here is a list of some common linking words and phrases used to indicate the reason and cause in English:

  • Because
  • Since
  • Due to
  • On account of
  • Owing to
  • Thanks to
  • As a result of
  • Due to the fact that
  • On account of the fact that
  • Owing to the fact that
  • As a consequence of
  • In view of
  • In light of
  • In consideration of
  • Inasmuch as
  • Given that
  • In that
  • Considering
  • In view of the fact that
  • On the grounds that
  • By virtue of
  • As
  • In view of the fact that
  • Considering the fact that
  • In light of the fact that
  • As a result
  • Consequently
  • Therefore
  • Thus
  • Hence
  • As a consequence
  • Accordingly
  • As a result of the fact that
  • In consequence of
  • On account of the reason that
  • Owing to the reason that
  • In view of the reason that
  • Given the fact that

List of Linking Words and Phrases for Results

Here is a list of some common linking words and phrases used to indicate results and consequences in English:

  • Therefore
  • As a result
  • Consequently
  • So
  • Thus
  • Hence
  • As a consequence
  • Accordingly
  • As a result of
  • In consequence of
  • Consequently,
  • Therefore,
  • As a result
  • Resultantly
  • As a consequence of
  • Due to
  • Owing to
  • On account of
  • As a outcome of
  • As an outcome
  • Therefore, as a result
  • Thus, as a consequence
  • Hence, in consequence
  • As a result of this
  • As a consequence of this
  • Therefore, it follows
  • Consequently, it follows
  • Thus, the outcome is
  • Hence, the consequence is
  • Due to this,
  • Owing to this
  • On account of this
  • The end result is
  • The final outcome is
  • The ultimate result is
  • The net result is
  • The resulting
  • The resulting consequence
  • The resulting effect

Example Sentences

  • His wife left him. As a result, he became very depressed.
  • She has lived in France, and as a consequence she speaks French fluently.
  • We do not have enough money. Therefore we cannot afford to buy the new car.
  • We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
  • There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full.
  • The customer was displeased with her meal, hence the chef prepared a replacement.
  • For this reason, they are not a good choice for exterior use.
  • Due to a broken wing, this bird can’t fly.

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Marc Summerfield

Monday 15th of March 2021

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Rangarao

Thursday 11th of January 2018

You are using and as a consequence/and consequently! Is it overstating to use and as a consequence? Also, therefore is followed by a comma, but you don’t use it! Pl clarify!