Linking sentences: also, however, for example, in the end

Short answer: Linking words connect one sentence to the next. Also adds an idea, however shows a difference, for example gives an example, and in the end gives the last result. Most of them start a new sentence, so put a full stop before them and a comma after them: The walk was long. However, we enjoyed it.

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At a glance

In short

• also adds. however shows a difference. for example gives an example. in the end gives the last result.
• Full stop before however, comma after it.
• also goes before the action word.

What is the rule for “Linking sentences: also, however, for example, in the end”?

The rule

These words link one sentence to the next one.

How it looks

Sentence. However, sentence. · Sentence. For example, sentence. · Sentence. In the end, sentence.

What it means

also adds. however shows a difference. for example gives an example. in the end gives the last result.

When to use it

Use them to make a paragraph flow.

How it works

• Write a complete sentence. End it with a full stop.
• Start the next sentence with a linking word and a comma: However, ...
• Also goes before the main verb or after am, is, are: She also writes. She is also kind.
• Do not join two sentences with a comma and however. Use a full stop or but.

Examples of “Linking sentences: also, however, for example, in the end”

• She reads books. She also writes stories.
  also adds an idea.
• The walk was long. However, we enjoyed it.
  However shows a difference.
• I like fruit. For example, I eat pears.
  for example introduces an example.
• We were lost. In the end, we found home.
  In the end: the last result.
• He is clever. He is also kind.
  also goes after is.
• It was cold. However, we went swimming.
  However shows a difference.
• I have many hobbies. For example, I paint and I swim.
  For example introduces examples.
• We tried three roads. In the end, we found the right one.
  In the end shows the final result.

Common mistakes with “Linking sentences: also, however, for example, in the end”

• I like cats, however my sister likes dogs. → I like cats. However, my sister likes dogs.
  A comma alone cannot join two sentences.
• Also I like dogs too. → I also like dogs.
  also goes before the action word, and do not add too.
• For example I eat pears. → For example, I eat pears.
  A comma after for example.
• However it was late, we stayed. → Although it was late, we stayed.
  However starts a new sentence and does not join two parts. Use although for one sentence.
• In the end we was happy. → In the end, we were happy.
  Add a comma after the linking phrase, and we goes with were.

Exceptions: watch out

• but
  but can join two ideas in one sentence with a comma: It was wet, but we went outside. However needs a full stop before it.

But, although and however

All three show contrast, but they sit in different places.

See also: although and even though

Check yourself

1. Fix: “I like cats, however my sister likes dogs.”
   Show the answer

   I like cats. However, my sister likes dogs. However needs a full stop before it.

2. Fix: “For example I eat pears.”
   Show the answer

   For example, I eat pears. Comma after for example.

3. Fix: “Also I like dogs too.”
   Show the answer

   I also like dogs. Also goes before the verb; no too.

How to practice “Linking sentences: also, however, for example, in the end”

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• Practice lesson: Linking ideas in a paragraph: also, however, for example, in the end

Questions

Can “also” go at the end?

It sounds odd. At the end, use too: I like dogs too.

Can I put “however” in the middle?

Yes: This, however, is not true. Use commas on both sides. At first, start the sentence with However.

What is the difference between “in the end” and “at the end”?

In the end means finally. At the end of + noun is a place or time: at the end of the film.

More Texts and Talk rules

• Have you ever …? Experience: have / has + the past form tells about something you did (or never did) in your life, up to now.
• already, yet, just: already, yet and just go with have / has and tell about things that happened a short time ago.
• Present perfect or past simple?: A finished time (yesterday, last week) needs the past simple. Experience up to now needs have + the past form.
• Advice and rules: should, must, have to: should gives advice. must and have to give rules. After them, use the plain action word.
• unless: unless means if not. It says what could stop something.
• as … as, and comparing actions: as … as says two things are the same. not as … as says one is less. For actions use faster or more carefully.

Used in these writing topics

• Article Island
• Descriptive paragraphs

Part of the 📘 Grammar tool. Level G6: Texts and Talk. Đọc bằng tiếng Việt.

Written for English learners by the English for Fun team. How we write our lessons · Last updated 2026-11-05.

Reviewed by Chinh Q. Hoang, PhD, founder, English for Fun · 2026-10-30

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