A linking word at the start of a sentence is followed by a comma · also goes before the main verb · too goes at the end
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First, then, after that, finally
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Use first, then, next, after that and finally to put steps or events in order. Put a comma after the linking word when it starts a sentence.
First / Then / Finally+,+subject+verb
First, wash the vegetables.
After that, cut them into small pieces.
First, I wash my hands. After, I eat.
First, I wash my hands. After that, I eat.
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First, cook the rice. , add the vegetables.
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I had breakfast. After , I went to work.
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We cooked, ate and washed the dishes. , we watched a film.
Finally Finally introduces the last step.
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Also, as well, too, in addition
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Use also before the main verb (or after be), and too or as well at the end, to add an idea. In addition starts a sentence and is followed by a comma.
subject+also+verb+...
She speaks French and she also speaks Spanish.
In addition, the hotel has a pool.
I like tea. I like coffee also.
I like tea. I also like coffee.
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I love pizza, and my sister loves it .
too Too goes at the end.
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She is a doctor. She is a mother.
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One word is in the wrong form. Type the correct form.
I speak English. I speak German also.
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However, on the other hand
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Use however and on the other hand to start a sentence that contrasts with the last one. Put a full stop (or semicolon) before it and a comma after it.
However+,+subject+verb
The flat is cheap. However, it is very small.
The city is noisy. On the other hand, it is exciting.
I like it, however it is expensive.
I like it. However, it is expensive.
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The hotel is cheap. , it is far from the beach.
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I like living in the city. On the other , it is very noisy.
hand The phrase is on the other hand, to show a contrast.
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The bag is nice, however it is too expensive.
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As a result, therefore
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Use as a result and therefore to show what happened because of something. Because gives the reason and cannot start a sentence on its own after a full stop.
As a result+,+subject+verb
It rained all day. As a result, we stayed at home.
He studied hard. Therefore, he passed the exam.
I was ill. Because, I stayed at home.
I was ill. As a result, I stayed at home.
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He was tired. Because, he went to bed early.
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It was very cold. , we stayed inside.
As a result, As a result stands alone and is followed by a comma.
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She did not study. , she failed the exam.
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Unfortunately, luckily, honestly
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Use adverbs like unfortunately, luckily and honestly at the start of a sentence to show what you think about the whole sentence. They end in -ly and have a comma after them.
Unfortunately+,+subject+verb
Unfortunately, the shop was closed.
Luckily, I had an umbrella.
Unfortunate, the shop was closed.
Unfortunately, the shop was closed.
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We missed the bus. , we walked to school.
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It was raining, but I had an umbrella.
luckily Luckily means that something good happened by chance.