IELTS Writing: connective words (part 3)

Continuing the topic of previous posts (part 1 and part 2), here are some more connective words to use in your IELTS essay, letter or report. The headings in bold are the purpose for which you are using the connective words.

Certainty

obviously

I was very disappointed, obviously because my expectations were too high.

certainly

I will certainly let her know your opinion.

plainly

You are plainly wrong

of course

undoubtedly

She is undoubtedly very beautiful

Condition

if

unless

I won’t be able to participate, unless we schedule the meeting in the morning.

whether

Whether you like it or not, this is the truth.

provided that

I can guarantee a good result, provided that you study.

so that

I can send you the documents so that you would have proof.

depending on

We can have a picnic this weekend, depending on the weather.

Summary

in conclusion

in summary

lastly

finally

to sum up

To sum up, I strongly support the efforts of our society to help the environment.

to conclude

to recapitulate

in short