Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Signposting

used to introduce extra information or points

used to introduce additional information

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

referring to the first of two things mentioned

related to the beginning of a series or process

referring to the second of two things mentioned

happening or existing before something else

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

occurring or coming after something else

with everyone or everything included

used to indicate a logical result or effect

used to introduce another fact or idea in addition to something already mentioned

as a second choice or another possibility

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

used to introduce the first fact, reason, step, etc.

used to introduce the second point, reason, step, etc.

used to indicate that what follows is the conclusion or final aspect being considered

provided to improve or enhance something that already exists

used to add a point to support the statement just mentioned

to a degree or extent that is greater or more than usual

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

while something else is happening

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

used to introduce an opposing statement

to teach or explain to someone how something is done in a practical way

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation