Linking Words - Part 1
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00:00Hi friends! Today, we will learn what are linking words in English. So let's start.
00:09As the name suggests, linking words link or join two words or a part of a sentence with another part of the sentence.
00:20Some commonly used linking words are and, for, but, when, because, before, also, as well as, although, if.
00:35We will learn about them with a lot of many examples.
00:40My favorite fruits are apples, bananas.
00:46Something seems missing in the sentence. As it should be, my favorite fruits are apples and bananas.
00:56Here, the linking word is and. It helps to make the sentence more meaningful.
01:03So, the purpose of linking words is to make the sentence more meaningful.
01:11They help to add more information in the sentence.
01:15They help to give reasons. They help to give examples.
01:20Also, linking words can be used to conclude something.
01:26These can be used to conclude something.
01:30Let's see some examples of linking words and how they function for different purposes in different sentences.
01:40I like ice cream, but I hate noodles.
01:45Here, the linking word is but. And, what is its purpose here?
01:52It adds information in the sentence as the first part of the sentence tells us what the boy likes.
02:00And, the sentence after, but tells us what he hates.
02:05So, the linking word, but, is used for this purpose.
02:11I have two friends, Leo and Ocean.
02:16Here again, the linking word is and.
02:21And, it helps to add some information.
02:24I am able to tell about both of my friends by using the linking word, and.
02:32Leo likes to play chess, and Ocean likes to play tennis.
02:38Here, the linking word is and. It is joining the two sentences.
02:45Leo likes to play chess. Ocean likes to play tennis.
02:50I have joined the two words with the help of and.
02:56I can go to the market today or tomorrow, but not later than that.
03:03Here, we have two linking words, or and but.
03:09And, they are helping to make the sentence more meaningful.
03:13They are also connecting different parts of sentences.
03:18We also use linking words to give reasons for our actions.
03:26I am not going to school today because I have a fever.
03:31Here, the linking word, because, is helping us to give reason for our action.
03:38And, hence, is adding more information to the sentence.
03:43I like to have Chinese as well as Italian food.
03:49Here, the linking phrase is as well as.
03:54It helps to add more information to the sentence.
03:59It also helps in linking the two parts of the sentence.
04:04It's an accepted tradition to give tip to the waiters in addition to the bill amount.
04:12Here, the linking phrase is in addition to.
04:18It helps to add more information to the sentence and links two parts of the sentence.
04:26It imparts the meaning that tip is given other than the bill amount.
04:34We have different linking words for different purposes.
04:40Linking words for adding up things are, and, furthermore, to, in addition to, also, as well as.
04:53Now let's learn about these linking words with examples.
04:57And, I am going to a party with my friends and family.
05:03So, and, is adding more information to the sentence.
05:09It is imparting the meaning that family is also going to the party.
05:16My friends mostly like to play cricket, football, and tennis.
05:24Here, the linking word is and.
05:27And, it helps to add the names of games to the list.
05:32I am going to call my friends Felix and Ella.
05:36Here, the linking word is and.
05:40It is adding the names of more friends to the sentence.
05:46Swimming makes you feel fresh and active.
05:50Furthermore, it's a complete exercise for your body.
05:55The word, furthermore, helps in adding more information to the sentence.
06:01Fruits have a natural taste that is liked by everyone.
06:06Furthermore, fruits form a very nutritious diet, too.
06:10Here, the linking word is furthermore.
06:14Again, it helps in adding more information to the sentence.
06:20My family is going for a picnic.
06:24You, too, should come along with us.
06:27Here, the linking word is to.
06:31He is very intelligent and hardworking, too.
06:35Here, the linking word is to.
06:39It is adding more information to the sentence.
06:45In addition to.
06:48He wants to achieve good grades in studies in addition to his achievements in sports.
06:55They are paid with heavy bonus in addition to their salaries.
07:01The linking phrase, in addition to, is adding more information to the sentence.
07:08Here, we have another linking word, also.
07:12You should also join some hobby classes.
07:16Are you also going to the party?
07:20The linking word, also, helps in adding more information to the sentence.
07:27Here, we have another linking phrase that helps to add more information in the sentence.
07:34As well as.
07:36This game is interesting as well as educative.
07:40This car is stylish as well as fast.
07:45Here are some more sample sentences on these linking words that help to add things or add more information to the sentence.
07:56I like pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
08:01I am joining swimming and judo, too.
08:05She is slim as well as tall.
08:08It is an accepted tradition to give tip to waiters in addition to our bill amount.
08:15Sam is strong as well as courageous.
08:19So, kids, you have learned about linking words that help to add more information to the sentences.
08:27Now, you may go ahead and take a quiz to learn more.
08:32Bye-bye.