Guides and lists for linking words, signal words,transitions, conjunctions or connectors

A list of conjunctions,grouped
according to the function they perform in a sentence.(PDF)

Persuasive Writing: Signal Words (PDF)

Transitional word list (word doc)

Trans. words & examples

Transitional Words and Phrases Excellent list divided into mild and strong

Transitional words divided by function

Transitional words divided by function 2

Linda Bryson's list of conjunctions



Practice exercises for linking words, signal words,transitions and conjunctions

Complete the sentences with but and because (word p.11)

Complete each sentence with the best connector  or transition word (word)

Signal words and phrases and exercises (sentences about Harry Potter)

Linking words exercises for contrast, addition, cause and result

Fill in the blanks with the correct coordinate conjunctions chosen from the pairs

Write the sentence again, using the word in brackets.

Make one sentence from the two below, using the word(s) in brackets

Which Connector Can Logically Complete Each Sentence?


Teaching ideas for linking words, signal words,transitions and conjunctions

Yes But Dialogue Game

But, however , althoughteaching idea with pics