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Слова-связки

Связующие слова и фразы по функциям: добавление, противопоставление, причина, следствие, время и другие.

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Linking words показывают логическую связь между идеями. Без них текст звучит как набор несвязанных предложений. Используйте разнообразие — повтор одного слова ослабляет текст.

Добавление (Addition)

Слово / фразаПозицияПример
andмежду частямиShe speaks French and Italian.
alsoв середине предложенияHe also speaks Japanese.
too / as wellв конце предложенияI like jazz. I like classical music too.
in addition (to)в начале предложенияIn addition to a salary, you get a bonus.
furthermoreв начале (формально)Furthermore, the study shows that…
moreoverв начале (формально)Moreover, the costs have been reduced.
besidesв начале / концеBesides, it's too late to change now.
not only… but alsoпарная конструкцияShe is not only clever but also hardworking.
what is moreв начале (разг. формально)What is more, prices are falling.

Противопоставление (Contrast)

Слово / фразаСтруктураПример
butмежду частямиHe tried hard, but he failed.
howeverв начале нового предложения + запятаяThe plan is good. However, it's expensive.
although / though+ придаточное (любая позиция)Although it rained, we enjoyed the trip.
even thoughсильнее, чем althoughEven though he was tired, he kept working.
despite / in spite of+ noun / -ingDespite the rain, we went out. · In spite of being tired…
nevertheless / nonethelessв начале (формально)The risks are high. Nevertheless, we must try.
yetмежду частями / в началеHe is wealthy, yet he is unhappy.
while / whereas+ придаточное (контраст)While I like coffee, she prefers tea.
on the other handв начале предложенияOn the other hand, there are benefits.
in contrastв началеIn contrast, the northern cities are colder.
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although + clause: Although it was cold, we swam.
despite + noun/-ing: Despite the cold, we swam. / Despite feeling cold, we swam.
Нельзя смешивать: ❌ Despite it was cold…

Причина и следствие (Cause & Effect)

ТипСлово / фразаПример
ПричинаbecauseI stayed home because I was ill.
since / asSince it was late, we left. (более формально)
due to / owing toDue to bad weather, the flight was delayed.
because ofWe lost because of poor planning.
СледствиеsoIt was raining, so we stayed in.
thereforeHe was late; therefore, he missed the start.
thusThe sample was small, thus results may vary.
consequentlyShe didn't study. Consequently, she failed.
as a resultAs a result, profits increased by 20%.

Время (Time)

СловоЗначениеПример
whenкогдаWhen I arrived, she was sleeping.
while / asпока / в то время какWhile he cooked, she set the table.
beforeдо того какFinish your work before you leave.
afterпосле того какAfter she left, he called.
until / tillдо тех пор покаWait until I get back.
as soon asкак толькоCall me as soon as you arrive.
onceкак только / после того какOnce you understand, it's easy.
by the timeк тому времени какBy the time he arrived, we'd eaten.
sinceс тех пор какThings have changed since she left.

Последовательность (Sequence)

First(ly) Second(ly) Third(ly) Then Next After that Subsequently Finally / Lastly To begin with To conclude

Пример (Exemplification)

ФразаПример
for exampleMany birds migrate. For example, swallows fly to Africa.
for instanceSome sports are dangerous. For instance, boxing.
such asFruits such as apples and oranges are healthy.
namelyTwo cities, namely London and Paris, were chosen.
that is (i.e.)The CEO, i.e., the chief executive, will attend.
in particularI love sport, in particular swimming.

Условие (Condition)

if unless provided (that) as long as in case on condition that supposing

Уступка (Concession)

ФразаПример
admittedlyAdmittedly, the plan has some flaws.
grantedGranted, it is expensive — but worth it.
it is true thatIt is true that mistakes were made.
even soThe risks are high. Even so, we should try.

Вывод (Summary / Conclusion)

In conclusion To sum up In summary Overall To conclude In brief All in all On balance