purpose synonyms
to
so that
so as to
in order to
adding ideas synonyms
moreover
also
besides
in addition / additionally
whats more
not only… but also…
as well as
furthermore
similarly
concession synonyms
even though
despite
although
apart from
though
consequence synonyms
as a result
thus
so
therefore
as a consequence
eventually
that is why
explaining synonyms
as
since
in so far as
because
the reason why
choice synonyms
or
whatever
whoever
neither … nor
either… or
summarise & conclusion synonyms
to sum up
in conclusion
to conclude
taking everything into account
explaining effect synonyms
which means
/leads to
/creates
/results in
Therefore
Consequently
as a result
describing text synonyms
… presents the story in … way
the tone of the text is mainly …
e.g. sad, seriously, optimistic
the text contains numerous…
the language is formal/informal/colloquial
purpose & technique synonyms
makes use of
this is done to highlight
/put emphasis on
/stress
uses … to highlight
wants to involve… by…
…implies that
… is repeated to stress
this is used to create
introducing evidence synonyms
for instance
for example
to cite an example
useful phrases
uses… to highlight
to cite an example
