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Linking Words. Livio Garcia. CCAA - BRB. www.liviogarcia.com.

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  1. Linking Words Livio Garcia CCAA - BRB www.liviogarcia.com

  2. I´d like to introduce myself. I´m Livio. I´m Brazilian. I like to study languages. I started studying English a long time ago. I had no much time. I still have no much time. I try to do my best. I´m very glad to be here today. Let´s start. Talking this way makes me feel like a robot. Let me try again. First of all, I´d like to introduce myself. I´m Livio, I´m brazilian and I like to study languages. I started studying english a long time ago but I had no much time. In fact, I still have no much time although I try to do my best. Finally, I´m very glad to be here today. So, let´s start. CCAA - BRB www.liviogarcia.com

  3. What are “linkingwords”? Linking words are words that link a sentence to show equality or a relationship. They are also known as discourse markers or sequence markers. “Cohesive devices are crucial in writing, for they turn separate clauses, sentences, and paragraphs into connected prose, signaling the relationships between ideas, and making obvious the thread of meaning the writer is trying to communicate.” (Vivian Zamel) “Linking words are essential for your writing to be natural and clear.” (Viv Quarry) CCAA - BRB www.liviogarcia.com

  4. Unconnectedtext CCAA - BRB www.liviogarcia.com

  5. Connectedtext CCAA - BRB www.liviogarcia.com

  6. Some Linking Words Introduction and Reference Time Relationship as referred to after a while (at) first afterward(s) by the way as time goes by changing the subject at lastconcerning Emphasis Dismissal above all anyway a key feature at any case a major concern at any rate definitely Condition Exception / Exclusion as long as except for even if unless if other than that in case of CCAA - BR www.liviogarcia.com

  7. Linking Words – Difficult cases So AVOID STARTING A SENTENCE WITH THIS WORD! 'So' can be used in two ways: 1. To show RESULT. E.g.. It was raining, so we decided not to go to the beach. NOTE! 'because' shows the REASON. The above sentence could be expressed like this: E.g.. We decided not to go to the beach because it was raining. NOTE! To show a REASON LINK BETWEEN SENTENCES use 'Therefore,'. CCAA - BR www.liviogarcia.com

  8. Linking Words – Difficult cases 2. So & such used for EMPHASIS. When used for emphasis, 'So' must be followed by either an adjective or an adverb and must be linked to an explanation CLAUSE. E.g.. It was so hot that we decided not to go to the beach. OR We decided not to go to the beach because it was so hot. NOTE! 'such' is used in the same way, but must be followed by a NOUN or ADJECTIVE+NOUN. E.g.. It was such a hot day that we decided not to go to the beach. OR We decided not to go to the beach because it was such a hot day. NOTE! When there is no explanation clause, use 'VERY', unless referring to a present situation. E.g.. It was very hot yesterday, wasn't it? It's so nice to see you again! CCAA - BR www.liviogarcia.com

  9. Let´s practice 1) Instead of trying to be a hero, just be a human being. (substitution) 2) All we need is love. So , don´t make war. (reiteration) 3) I know, I said that I was leaving but I couldn´t say goodbye. (contrast) 4) After all we lived together you just turn around and go? (concession) 5) Don´t be so rude. As far as I know you must respect me. (establishing a limit) 6) Our state’s correctional system is plagued with problems. For example , high officials increase their personal wealth by awarding building and catering contracts to disreputable companies in return for bribes. In addition , promotions within the system are made on the basis of politics, not merit. CCAA - BR www.liviogarcia.com

  10. References Quarry, Viv. “Linking Words – An Introduction by Viv Quarry” <http://www.vivquarry.com/wkshts/linkwd.html>. Online. March, 10th 2012. Schütz, Ricardo. "Words of Connection (Conectivos)" English Made in Brazil <http://www.sk.com.br/sk-conn.html>. Online. March, 09th 2012. CCAA - BR www.liviogarcia.com

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