Linking Sentences (without using 'And Then')

Many Singaporeans join their sentences by using these words 'and then' over and over again. I hope this article I found on the internet will help add variety to your conversations.

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Linking words
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/student/coursework/writing/linking.html

When writing academic essay you will be expected to present coherent arguments by linking ideas together. You will also be required to point out similarities; highlight differences; justify statements and provide examples and conclusions.

The following words are useful for developing linkage in your writing:

When you want to add to your argument or emphasise a statement
...and, also, as well as, moreover, further, furthermore, in addition, additionally, next, secondly, thirdly.

When you want to make comparisons
...similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally.

When you want to highlight contrast
...although, for all that, however, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, yet, but, even so, despite.

When you want to show differences or similarities
...yet, even so, despite, notwithstanding.

When providing reasons
...for this reason, to this end, for this purpose, because, since, so that.

When explaining results
...as, as a consequence, as a result, hence, therefore, thus, inevitably, so.

When providing examples
...for example, for instance, in other words, by way of illustration, such as, this demonstrates.

When drawing conclusions
...as has been noted, finally, in brief, in short, to summarise, consequently, therefore, in conclusion, so, in other words, accordingly.

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Control Your Attitude

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“I've learned that… you either control your attitude or it controls you.”
~ Anonymous (Age 47)

I received this quote via email which got me thinking about the definition of attitudes or a list of attitudes. A search on the internet brought me to this link.

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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/List_twenty_different_attitudes

Question: List twenty different attitudes?

Answer by BJ:

Attitudes are typically related to liking/disliking or with a positive/negative valence. They are more than personality traits, but linguistically used interchangeably if the traits are substantially broad or temperament-like.

Here are some types of attitudes, for starters.

01 ~ confidence (can-do / can't-do)

02 ~ optimism (optimistic or hopeful / pessimistic)

03 ~ interest (apathetic or indifferent / interested)

04 ~ seriousness (playful or humorous / serious)

05 ~ cheerful (cheerful / un-cheerful or dour)

06 ~ grateful (entitled / grateful)

07 ~ superiority (superior, pompous, arrogant or lofty / humble or unpretentious)

08 ~ condescending (condescending / egalitarian)

09 ~ openness (open / closed)

10 ~ authority (authoritative / un-authoritative)

11 ~ sincerity (sincere / insincere)

12 ~ trusting (trusting / cynical)

13 ~ loving (loving / cold)

14 ~ satisfaction (satisfied / dissatisfied)

15 ~ hostility (hostile or vindictive / nurturing)

16 ~ considerate (considerate / inconsiderate)

17 ~ cautious (cautious / reckless)

18 ~ friendly (friendly / unfriendly)

19 ~ conscientiousness (conscientious / un-conscientious)

20 ~ insolent (insolent, impudent or sassy / agreeable)

21 ~ suspicious (suspicious / unsuspicious)

22 ~ tolerant (tolerant or accepting / intolerant or un-accepting)

23 ~ sarcasm (sarcastic / straightforward)

24 ~ helpfulness (helpful or obliging / un-obliging)

25 ~ effort (lazy / diligent)

26 ~ inclusivity (inclusive / exclusive)

27 ~ tenacity (tenacious / un-tenacious)

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Ok, let’s work on controlling our attitudes.

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