IELTS Writing: connective words (part 4)

This is the post about connective words and here you will find words to use in sentences referring to examples, describing reasons or sequencing events in time.

Examples

for instance

There are many schools in many countries where you could study, for instance the schools in London or Birmingham.

one example

One example of how to get better at cooking would be to start reading recipes.

for example

just as

I wanted to be home already just as much as a thirsty man in the desert wanted water.

in particular

I am referring to my exams, in particular, IELTS and TOEFL.

such as

namely

My friends, namely Andy and Cindy, have told me about this new exhibition in the city.

to illustrate

Reason

since

Since you asked, I’d like to tell you my story

because (of)

due to

Due to the teacher’s illness this lecture is canceled.

owing to

the reason why

in other words

leads to

This assumption leads us to believe that …

cause

The cause of this unfortunate accident was…

Time

before

since

Since 2005 I have been working in …

as

until

Until now I wasn’t able to find anything like it.

meanwhile

Meanwhile, I would like to ask you to be patient.

at the moment

At the moment I am experiencing financial difficulties.

when

whenever

Whenever I call him, he appears to be very busy.

as soon as

just as