H4 P1 W2 linking words

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class
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This lesson contains 32 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

Items in this lesson

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

Slide 1 - Slide

A child was reported missing. A TV news helicopter crew spotted him on the roof playing hooky.

Slide 2 - Slide

learning goals
- I know the types of linking      words

- I can use the linking words in a sentence

Slide 3 - Slide

Linking words
Linking words are very important to use in your writing. Without them, your text becomes less logical and more difficult to follow.

They are also very important for reading comprehension. You will understand the structure and reasoning of the writer if you understand linking words.

Slide 4 - Slide

linking words

Slide 5 - Mind map

Slide 6 - Slide

Which word do we NOT use to give an example?
A
for example
B
namely
C
for instance
D
furthermore

Slide 7 - Quiz

The words:
And, In addition, As well as,
Also, Too, Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from
In addition to ,Besides
Are used to .......?......information
A
explain
B
summarise
C
add
D
order

Slide 8 - Quiz

The words: In short
In brief, In summary,To summarise, In a nutshell, To conclude
In conclusion

Are used to ......?........information
A
summarise
B
explain
C
order
D
give examples of

Slide 9 - Quiz

The words: The former,
Firstly, secondly, finally, The first point is,
Lastly, The following

Are used to:
A
summarise
B
Add information
C
explain
D
order

Slide 10 - Quiz

The words: Due to / due to the fact that,
Because, Because of, Since, As

Are used to:
A
explain / give a reason
B
order
C
summarise
D
indicate a contradiction

Slide 11 - Quiz

The words: Therefore, So, Consequently
This means that, As a result

Are used to:
A
indicate consequence
B
order
C
summarise
D
give examples

Slide 12 - Quiz

Now let's practise

Slide 13 - Slide

I like sugar in my tea, .......... I don't like milk in it.
A
or
B
but
C
so
D
moreover

Slide 14 - Quiz

He was late ........ the bus didn't come.
A
or
B
if
C
because
D
why

Slide 15 - Quiz

They climbed the mountain...... it was very windy.
A
although
B
after
C
so
D
because

Slide 16 - Quiz

.......... I finished school, I went to New Zealand.
A
Although
B
After
C
So

Slide 17 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
as well as
B
furthermore
C
also
D
for example

Slide 18 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
in addition
B
additionally
C
however
D
moreover

Slide 19 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
therefore
B
such as
C
for instance
D
for example

Slide 20 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
as a result
B
consequently
C
besides
D
therefore

Slide 21 - Quiz

Fill in the correct linking word:
Climates are changing ______ global warming.
A
in spite of
B
as a result of
C
in order to
D
although

Slide 22 - Quiz

Fill in the correct linking word:
We don't take global warming seriously enough ________ rising ocean levels and floods.

A
though
B
as a result of
C
because of
D
in spite of

Slide 23 - Quiz

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.
A
despite
B
as a result of
C
although
D
besides

Slide 24 - Quiz

Rewrite the following two sentences into one, using the linking word given:

"He drove from Tangier to Agadir. 
He didn’t stop for a rest. (without)"

Slide 25 - Slide

He drove from Tangier to Agadir without stopping for a rest.
Without stopping for a rest, he drove from Tangier to Agadir.

Slide 26 - Slide

Rewrite the following to sentences into one, using the linking word given:

"She spoke very loudly. 
The old man still couldn’t hear her. (no matter how)"

Slide 27 - Slide

No matter how loudly she spoke, the old man still couldn’t hear her. 

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Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: 

"I must put my glasses on. 
I won’t be able to see clearly. (unless)"

Slide 29 - Slide

Unless I put my glasses on. I won’t be able to see clearly.
I won't be able to see clearly, unless I put my glasses on. 

Slide 30 - Slide

Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: 

"He played until the end of the match. 
He had injured his leg. (although)"

Slide 31 - Slide

He played until the end of the match, although he had injured his leg. 
Although he had injured his leg, he played until the end of the match. 

Slide 32 - Slide