Connector Words used in PTE Writing and Speaking

 Listing

a.     Firstly

b.     Secondly

c.      Thirdly

d.     Lastly / last but not least/ finally

C.     Concluding Linker

a.     In conclusion

b.     To conclude

c.      To sum up

D.    Adding  information

a.     In addition

b.     Additionally

c.      Furthermore

d.     Moreover

e.     Also

f.       Not only but also

g.      As well as

h.     And

E.     Giving Examples

a.     For examples

b.     One clear example is

c.      For instance

d.     Such as

e.     Namely

f.       To illustrate

g.      In other words

F.      Result and Consequence

a.     As a result

b.     Thus

c.      Consequently

d.     Hence

e.     Therefore

f.       So

g.      For this reason

G.    Highlighting and Stressing

a.     Particularly

b.     In particular

c.      Specifically

d.     Of course

e.     Clearly

f.       Especially

g.      Obvious

H.    Connections and contrasts

a.     Admittedly

b.     Despite

c.      But

d.     In comparison

e.     Alternatively

f.       On the other hand

g.      Other option could be

h.     However

i.       Still

j.       Even though

k.      Although

I.       Reason and causes

a.     Because

b.     Due to

c.      Owing to

d.     Since

e.     As

J.      Giving your Opinion

a.     In my opinion

b.     In my view

c.      I believe

d.     I admit

e.     I concur/agree

f.       I agree / I cannot accept

g.      I think