Linking expressions – думи и словосъчетания в английския език, които се използват за свързване на идеи и изречения.
Приложение на свързващите думи и фрази:
Изразяване на връзки между идеи;- Свързване на 2 или повече изречения;
- Контрастиране на идеи;
- Изразяване на причината за дадено нещо.
Writer’s purpose |
Linking words and phrases |
To add an idea |
in addition, furthermore, moreover, also |
To show time or sequence |
meanwhile, first, second, then, next, later, finally |
To contrast |
however, nevertheless, though, in contrast, on the other hand |
To show result |
therefore, thus, consequently, as a result |
To emphasize |
in fact, of course, indeed, certainly |
To provide an example |
for example, for instance |
To generalize or summarize |
in general, overall, in short |
Примерно упражнение по темата от системата на „Кабината“:
Най-честите употреби на linking expressions в английския език:
Добавяне на допълнителна информация или акцентиране върху нещо.
It’s crowded and expensive
And- In addition
- As well as
- Also
- Too
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- Apart from
- In addition to
- Besides
Контрастиране на идеи: изразяване на противоположна идея.
It was raining, but we went to the beach.
In spite of the cold, she went out in shorts.
- But
- However
- Although / even though
- Despite / despite the fact that
- In spite of / in spite of the fact that
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- While
- Whereas
- Unlike
- In theory… in practice…
- On the contrary
Причина и резултат: изразяване на причината за нещо или на резултатът от нещо.
Because it was raining, we stayed home.
- Therefore
- So
- Consequently
- This means that
- As a result
- Because
- Because of
Цел: за изразяване на цел.
Melanie was hurrying to catch her bus.
We have to borrow money in order to pay our bills.
- To
- In order (not) to, so as (not)to ( more formal)
- So that
- For
Сравнение:
Yesterday it was freezing cold, while today it’s quite warm.
I don’t want to be late for the meeting. On the other hand I don’t want to get there too early.
- Whereas
- While
- On the other hand
- Just As
Даване на примери:
I think Henry is a rude. He shouts at waiters, for example / for instance.
- For example
- For instance
Условности / Условни наклонения:
Betty might buy a car if she passes her test.
You won’t learn to use a keyboard properly unless you practice.
If you drive, don’t drink.
- If
- In the even that
- Otherwise
- Unless
- In case
Свързване на последователни идеи:
Firstly, I began my education in London.
After that, we knew that there would be no problem!
In the end, he decided to postpone the project.
Beginning:
- Firstly
- First of all
- To start off with
- Initially
Continuing:
- Then
- After that
- Next
- As soon as / When + full clause
- … but then
- Immediately
Ending:
- Finally
- In the end
- Eventually
- Lastly
Причина:
The shop was closed due to illness.
The match has been cancelled because of the weather.
- Because of
- Due to
- Owing to
- in view of
Време: Използване на сегашно просто време за бъдеще.
As soon as Laura had left the house, it started to rain.
My leg hurts when I walk
- As soon as = Immediately after
- After = Later than
- Before = earlier than
- When =At the time
- Since = From the time
- As/ while = During the time.
Други свързващи думи / изрази:
- Rephrasing: In other words.
- Correcting yourself: I mean / Or rather
- Dismissing something: Anyway
- Supporting a statement: After all
- Changing the subject: By the way
We play basketball. I mean volleyball.
It is a nice day, isn’t it? …Yes, beautiful. By the way, have you seen Melanie?
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