{"id":6067,"date":"2023-12-29T13:03:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/student-activity.binus.ac.id\/bnec\/?p=6067"},"modified":"2023-12-29T13:03:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:03:34","slug":"linking-word-a-thread-that-connects-the-meanings-of-a-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/student-activity.binus.ac.id\/bnec\/2023\/12\/29\/linking-word-a-thread-that-connects-the-meanings-of-a-language\/","title":{"rendered":"LINKING WORD, A THREAD THAT CONNECTS THE MEANINGS OF A LANGUAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it\u2019s written communication or verbal communication, the flow and clarity of information is necessary when conveying certain thoughts or ideas in an organized manner. To achieve this is why linking words or transition words exists. These words are capable of combining and connecting bits and pieces of information, into a coherent one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what are linking words ? They are words or phrases that connect phrases, sentences, paragraphs to convey text in a structured, coherent manner. They help in making texts easier to read and follow the general flow of the text. Here are some functions of linking words :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Adding Information : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can help you expand on your idea by giving more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have tests tomorrow <\/span><b>and<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> I haven\u2019t studied yet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I wasn\u2019t going anyway. <\/span><b>Besides<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we have no money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In example a, \u2018and\u2019 is the word linking two phrases, connecting the event that\u2019s going to happen in the future and the present. On the other hand, sentence B is an example of a link word between sentences. It is trying to explain why the event before \u2018besides\u2019 is happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other linking words that are used to add information are additionally, also, moreover, what\u2019s more, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Contrasting Ideas : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can be used to point out contrasting opinions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event was supposed to be held outdoors, <\/span><b>but <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">they decided to move the venue because of the weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She went for a ride, <\/span><b>despite <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the weather being cold outside.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this case, \u2018but\u2019 connects two phrases that are related, but opposes one another. Likewise, \u2018despite\u2019 indicates an opposing argument. The difference is that there must be 2 ideas when using \u2018despite\u2019, while \u2018but\u2019 can be used as a starting word in a sentence. Another similar word to \u2018but\u2019 is \u2018however\u2019 which is more formal. For, \u2018despite\u2019 words that have similar conditions are \u2018although\u2019 and \u2018in spite of\u2019.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b>Cause and Effect : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can help you to convey why something happened.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I missed the bus <\/span><b>because <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I woke up too late.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There was someone suspicious near our house, <\/span><b>so <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I called the police.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the examples above, both \u2018because\u2019 and \u2018so\u2019 are used to connect the cause\u00a0 and the effect of a certain event. What differs the two is the position of the cause and effect. When using \u2018because\u2019, the result is mentioned before the cause and vice versa for \u2018so\u2019. Other linking words to connect cause and effect are \u2018since\u2019, \u2018therefore\u2019, and \u2018hence\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b>Emphasis : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To put more weight behind the point you\u2019re trying to convey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I think she has <\/span><b>never <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">been anywhere outside the city, which explains why she\u2019s so excited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Judging from his reaction, he\u2019s <\/span><b>definitely <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">interested in the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the first sentence, \u2018never\u2019 is used to explain the absence of experience to emphasize her excitement. In the second sentence, like the first, \u2018definitely\u2019 is used to clarify the man\u2019s reaction. Both have similar uses, they just emphasize different things, \u2018never\u2019 being the absence of something, while \u2018definitely\u2019 is the presence of something. Other words used to emphasize an event or action are \u2018especially\u2019 and \u2018in fact\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you know what linking words are, you\u2019ve probably realized that it\u2019s a natural part of the English language that you use without realizing. It may be a small part of the language, but it is the part that connects all meanings to form a coherent and clear message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reference :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ryadi, R. (2023, February 7). Linking Words: Pengertian, daftar kata beserta contoh. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kampung Inggris LC Pare<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. https:\/\/www.kampunginggris.id\/linking-words<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Linking words<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. (2006, September 28). english-at-home.com. https:\/\/english-at-home.com\/grammar\/linking-words\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Isabella. (2021). Linking Words, Connecting Words: Full List and Useful Examples \u2022 7ESL. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7ESL<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. https:\/\/7esl.com\/linking-words\/<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s written communication or verbal communication, the flow and clarity of information is necessary when conveying certain thoughts or ideas in an organized manner. 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