IELTS Writing Connectives (Linking Words) for 2025

IELTS Writing Connectives (Linking Words) for 2025

Task 1 (Academic/General) and Task 2 essays

1. Additive Connectives (To Add Information)

Use these to add similar ideas or extend arguments.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
Moreover	Moreover, education plays a vital role in economic growth.	साथै
Furthermore	Furthermore, governments should invest in renewable energy.	थप रूपमा
In addition	In addition, online courses are cheaper and more flexible.	साथै / अतिरिक्त रूपमा
Also	Also, students can learn from home conveniently.	पनि
Besides	Besides improving health, exercise boosts mood.	बाहेक / साथै
As well as	Technology affects our lives as well as our relationships.	साथै
Not only... but also	Not only is it cost-effective, but also environmentally friendly.	मात्र होइन... तर पनि

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2. Contrastive Connectives (To Show Contrast or Opposite Ideas)

Use these to show disagreement or contrast between ideas.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
However	Many people support online learning; however, it lacks social interaction.	यद्यपि
On the other hand	On the one hand, cars are convenient; on the other hand, they cause pollution.	अर्कोतर्फ
Although / Even though	Although it is expensive, it is worth the investment.	यद्यपि
Whereas	Private schools are expensive, whereas public schools are free.	जबकि
In contrast	In contrast, developing countries face major challenges.	विपरीत रूपमा
While	While technology has benefits, it also creates distractions.	भए पनि / जबकि
Nevertheless / Nonetheless	The data is limited; nevertheless, the trend is clear.	तथापि / यद्यपि

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3. Causal Connectives (To Show Cause and Effect)

Use these to explain reasons or results — essential for Task 2 essays.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
Because	People move to cities because they seek better opportunities.	किनभने
Since	Since pollution has increased, people wear masks more often.	किनभने / देखि
As	As there were no alternatives, the company closed down.	किनभने
Therefore	The number of cars has doubled; therefore, traffic congestion has worsened.	त्यसैले
Thus	Thus, it is clear that education improves living standards.	त्यसैले / त्यसबाट
Consequently	The forest was destroyed; consequently, many animals lost their habitat.	त्यसैले / परिणामस्वरूप
Hence	The demand increased; hence, prices rose.	त्यसैले
Due to / Owing to	Due to poor management, the project failed.	...का कारण
As a result	The population grew rapidly; as a result, housing became scarce.	परिणामस्वरूप

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4. Comparative Connectives (To Compare Ideas or Data — Task 1 Focus)

These are useful for Academic Task 1 (charts, graphs, tables).

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
Similarly	Similarly, the sales of laptops increased by 20%.	उस्तै रूपमा
Likewise	Likewise, the number of male students rose slightly.	त्यसैगरी
In the same way	In the same way, the consumption of rice decreased.	उस्तै रूपमा
Compared to / In comparison with	Compared to 2000, the figure doubled in 2020.	तुलना गर्दा
Whereas	Whereas male employment rose, female employment declined.	जबकि
While	While the birth rate increased, the death rate decreased.	जबकि
On the contrary	On the contrary, rural areas experienced a fall in income.	विपरीत रूपमा

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5. Sequencing Connectives (To Organize or Order Information)

Use these to structure essays or describe processes in Task 1.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
Firstly / First of all	Firstly, governments should improve public transport.	पहिलो कुरा
Secondly	Secondly, they should promote electric vehicles.	दोस्रो कुरा
Thirdly / Finally	Finally, awareness programs must be conducted.	अन्तमा
Next / Then	Next, the mixture is heated to 100°C.	त्यसपछि
After that	After that, the product is packed and delivered.	त्यसपछि
Subsequently	Subsequently, the data is analyzed.	पछि
Eventually	Eventually, the cycle repeats.	अन्ततः
At the beginning / At the end	At the beginning, raw materials are collected.	सुरुवातमा / अन्त्यमा

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6. Exemplification Connectives (To Give Examples)

Use these to illustrate your points clearly.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
For example	For example, electric cars are becoming more popular.	उदाहरणका लागि
For instance	For instance, Japan has a high literacy rate.	उदाहरणका लागि
To illustrate	To illustrate, solar energy reduces carbon emissions.	उदाहरणका रूपमा
Such as	Many fruits, such as apples and oranges, contain vitamins.	जस्तै
Namely	Two countries, namely China and India, dominate the market.	अर्थात्

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7. Concluding Connectives (To End or Summarize an Essay)

Use these to summarize your ideas in Task 2 or end Task 1.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
In conclusion	In conclusion, education is the key to success.	अन्तमा / निष्कर्षमा
To sum up	To sum up, global warming needs urgent action.	संक्षेपमा भन्नुपर्दा
To conclude	To conclude, the data clearly shows a downward trend.	अन्त्यमा
Overall	Overall, the chart indicates a steady increase in sales.	समग्रमा
In summary	In summary, technology has both benefits and drawbacks.	संक्षेपमा
Therefore / Hence	Therefore, I believe strict laws are necessary.	त्यसैले

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8. Opinion Connectives (For Task 2 Essays)

Use these when giving your viewpoint.

Connector	Example Sentence	Nepali Meaning
I believe that...	I believe that online education is the future of learning.	म विश्वास गर्छु कि...
In my opinion...	In my opinion, governments should control fuel prices.	मेरो विचारमा...
From my perspective...	From my perspective, art should be part of education.	मेरो दृष्टिकोणमा...
It seems to me that...	It seems to me that young people are more tech-savvy.	मलाई लाग्छ कि...
I strongly agree/disagree that...	I strongly agree that education must be free for all.	म दृढ रूपमा सहमत छु कि...

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Bonus Tip (2025 Band 8 Strategy)

·        Use a mix of connectors — not too many!

·        Avoid repetition (don’t use “however” or “for example” repeatedly).

·        Use comma ( , ) correctly after introductory connectors.

·        In Task 1, prefer neutral connectors (no personal opinion).

·        In Task 2, use argumentative or analytical connectors.