2009:4 questions and answers

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Reading skills

Gap Questions

Reading skills

linking words recap

Gap Questions

discuss text 4 ( have your text and answers ready) 

Welk signaalwoord geeft een oorzaak of gevolg aan?

1. moreover
2. but
3. for
4. also

Welk signaalwoord geeft een voorwaarde aan?

1. moreover
2. unless
3. likewise
4. also

Welk signaalwoord geeft een tijd/volgorde aan?

1. but
2. and
3. because
4. since

Welk signaalwoord geeft een conclusie aan?

1. however
2. to sum up
3. because
4. and

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Gap Questions

Structure of the text

Function of the paragraph

Relation between paragraphs or sentences

--> Look for main statements, functions, sentiments, signal words

Strategies

1. Read the context 
2. Try and fill the gap without reading the answer options
3. Choose the option that fits best with your own answer

Or:

1. Try to sort the options in different categories (emotions, words, connection) 
2. See if it fits with the broader idea of the text

14

1. in contrast
2. in fact
3. nevertheless

15

1. closed down
2. critisized
3. reformed

16

1. detected
2. explained
3. ignored
4. improved

17

1. creative
2. educated
3. intelligent
4. motivated

18

1. approaches
2. emotions
3. facilities
4. students

19

1. examples of failure
2. experiences of success
3. recommendations for change
4. suggestions for cutting the costs

20

1. consequently
2. however
3. in short
4. otherwise

21

1. best relationship with
2. best result from
3. most feedback from
4. most information about

Homework

Do text 1 + hand in your answers in the answer sheet in classroom.