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Linking Words

The document provides examples of linking words used to connect ideas and progress an argument or discussion. It lists linking words for adding a point, contrasting points, illustrating or giving examples, moving to the next point, noting consequences, summarizing or concluding, and introducing a list. It also discusses verb patterns in English, including verbs followed by a gerund (verb + "-ing" form), verbs followed by "to" and an infinitive, and modal auxiliary verbs followed by an infinitive. Finally, it gives examples of questions and answers using these different verb constructions.

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Linking Words

The document provides examples of linking words used to connect ideas and progress an argument or discussion. It lists linking words for adding a point, contrasting points, illustrating or giving examples, moving to the next point, noting consequences, summarizing or concluding, and introducing a list. It also discusses verb patterns in English, including verbs followed by a gerund (verb + "-ing" form), verbs followed by "to" and an infinitive, and modal auxiliary verbs followed by an infinitive. Finally, it gives examples of questions and answers using these different verb constructions.

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LINKING WORDS

To add a point

Also... In addition, ... Similarly, ... Not only did ..., but ... also Moreover, ... Furthermore, ... However, ... Although ... On the other hand ... ; Yet, ... Nevertheless, ... In contrast, ... For example,... Clearly, ... That is, , namely, Then, ... After this / that ... Subsequently, ... So, ... Therefore, ... As a result, ... Consequently, ... Despite ... Since Finally, ... In conclusion, ... To conclude, ... To summarise, ... Firstly, ... (or The first point to note is ...) Secondly, ... (or The second point to note is ...)

To contrast two points

To illustrate, or to give an example

To move on to the next point

To note consequences

To summarise or conclude

To introduce a list of ideas

Finally, ... (or The next point to note is ...)

VERB PATTERN Unos verbos que usan el gerundio (la forma que termina en -ing) like + gerund love + gerund enjoy + gerund hate + gerund Unos verbos que usan to y el infinitivo. hope + to + infinitive want + to + infinitive would like + to + infinitive prefer + to + infinitive Y los famosos modal auxuliaries, que usan el infinitivo sin nada ms. can + infinitive could + infinitive would + infinitive will + infinitive should + infinitive must + infinitive might + infinitive Ejemplos: I like cooking, but I dont like washing the dishes. He loves travelling, but he hates waiting in airports. Do you like getting up early, or do you prefer to get up late? I want to go to the beach. Do you want to come? I could send you a message later. I hope to see you there! I love speaking English, but I dont enjoy learning grammar nearly as much. If you like visiting old buildings, you must visit the cathedral. She might be at the office, you should call her. Se complica un poco la cosa despus, pero si manejas bien estos verbos, ests dentro del club lite de estudiantes de ingls. Unos verbos que usan el gerundio (la forma que termina en -ing) like + gerund love + gerund enjoy + gerund hate + gerund Unos verbos que usan to y el infinitivo. hope + to + infinitive want + to + infinitive would like + to + infinitive prefer + to + infinitive Y los famosos modal auxuliaries, que usan el infinitivo sin nada ms. can + infinitive could + infinitive

would + infinitive will + infinitive should + infinitive must + infinitive might + infinitive Ejemplos: I like cooking, but I dont like washing the dishes. He loves travelling, but he hates waiting in airports. Do you like getting up early, or do you prefer to get up late? I want to go to the beach. Do you want to come? I could send you a message later. I hope to see you there! I love speaking English, but I dont enjoy learning grammar nearly as much. If you like visiting old buildings, you must visit the cathedral. She might be at the office, you should call her. Se complica un poco la cosa despus, pero si manejas bien estos verbos, ests dentro del club lite de estudiantes de ingls. verb + gerund: (like doing, love doing, hate doing, enjoy doing, etc.) Q: What do you like doing in your free time? A: I have a few hobbies. I like walking in the mountains, I enjoy reading and I love cooking. Q: Why do you hate driving? A: I dont hate driving, I just dont enjoy driving very much. Q: Does your sister like working in the bookshop? A: I dont think she likes working there, but she definitely likes earning a steady paycheck. verb + to + infinitive (want to do, would like to do, need to do, etc.) Q: What would you like to do this evening? A: Id like to go out for dinner. What Id really like to do is have a hamburger. Would you like to come? Q: What does he want to do when he finishes university? A: He wants to get a job in finance or marketing. Q: Does he want to live in Spain, or does he want to move abroad? A: Hed like to stay in Spain for now, but at some point he wants to go to England. Q: Do you need to do anything before your trip? A: First, I need to pack my bags. After that I need to call the taxi. And finally I need to make sure I have my tickets! Q: What do I need to do learn better English? A: First, you need to practice! Ideally, you need to speak English in real life, outside the classroom. If you cant do that, you need to spend a lot of time listening.

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