Writing Test tasks: Linking words (I)

	Linking words are words (or groups of words) that show the relationship between one idea and another idea. They are also called conjunctions and transitions.
	I like apples, but I don't like apple juice.
	There are many different linking words. Linking words have three forms: Coordinating conjunctions link two independent clauses in a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions link an independent clause with a dependent clause or phrase within a sentence. Transitions link sentences in a paragraph. Linking words follow specific punctuation rules, for example: Use commas before coordinators. Use semicolons before transitions. Linking words have a variety of functions, for example, they can: show the time order of information. contrast information. add information. show cause and effect. Linking words may be used: in a sentence to link ideas within the sentence. at the beginning of a sentence to link sentences in a paragraph. at the beginning of a paragraph to link paragraphs together in an essay.