Reading 2: Linking Words

Reading 2: Linking Words

Overeenkomst

Engels	Nederlands	Voorbeeld
likewise	eveneens	The main course was great. Likewise dessert was delicious
similarly	evenzo	He was late and I similarly was delayed
just like	net zoals	She plays the violin, just like her mum used to do

Toevoeging

Engels	Nederlands	Voorbeeld
besides	bovendien	I don't have time to go out. Besides , I haven't got any money.
moreover	daarbij / bovendien	Those shoes didn't fit. Moreover , I didn't like the colour.
on top of this	daarbovenop	I lost my house keys. On top of this , it started raining.
furthermore	verder	He's intelligent. Furthermore , he's handsome and amusing.
in addition	daarbij	The receptionist didn't speak a word of English. In addition , she was rude.
also	ook	I don't have a car. Also , I don't even have a driver's license.
not only	niet alleen	Not only did she trip on her shoelaces, she fell on her phone and shattered the screen.
along with	samen met	SHe donated her stuffed animals along with some children's books.
as well as	zowel als	Last night we played Fall Guys as well as Brawlstars.

voorbeeld

Engels	Nederlands	Voorbeeld
for example	bijvoorbeeld	My memory is terrible. For example , I can never find my wallet.
for instance	bijvoorbeeld	I ran into her a few times last week. For instance , when we were both at the cinema.
to illustrate	ter illustratie	She is so clumsy. To illustrate , yesterday she dropped a bowl of soup onto the floor.
such as	zoals	I prefer carbonated drinks, such as coca cola or sparkling water.
namely	namelijk	I've got three dogs, namely Pedro, Oscar and Bill.

Exercise 1

Kies in iedere zin het juiste antwoord

She loves hiking; ___, she enjoys swimming.

1. besides
2. similarly
3. for example

He speaks several languages ___ French and Spanish.

1. likewise
2. as well as
3. to illustrate

The project is behind schedule. ___, the budget is almost exhausted.

1. besides
2. for instance
3. on top of this

The company offers excellent benefits. ___, it provides a generous vacation policy.

1. not only
2. similarly
3. moreover

Many birds, ___ robins and sparrows, build nests in trees.

1. such as
2. likewise
3. in addition

He is a talented musician ___ a skilled painter.

1. besides
2. namely
3. as well as

___ being affordable, the smartphone has many innovative features.

1. in addition to
2. for example
3. along with

She excels in sports ___ her sister is great at dancing.

1. namely
2. similarly
3. furthermore

___ studying hard, she also participates in various extracurricular activities.

1. just like
2. besides
3. on top of this

The weather was cold and rainy; ___, the picnic was canceled.

1. for instance
2. therefore
3. similarly

The software is user-friendly. ___, it is very secure.

1. in addition
2. just like
3. for instance

The dessert menu includes various cakes, ice cream and ___ pastries.

1. such as
2. not only
3. also

The museum features several famous artists, ___ Van Gogh and Picasso.

1. such as
2. likewise
3. moreover

She enjoys reading mystery novels; ___, her brother enjoys reading science fiction.

1. as well as
2. just like
3. likewise

The teacher explained the concept using various examples. ___, she used diagrams to illustrate her points.

1. similarly
2. also
3. to illustrate

The hotel offers several amenities, ___ a swimming pool and a fitness center.

1. such as
2. also
3. for instance

The new policy will affect all employees. ___, it will require changes in the workflow.

1. likewise
2. not only
3. furthermore

He is an excellent speaker; ___, he writes very well.

1. moreover
2. for instance
3. besides

The study found that physical exercise improves mental health. ___, it helps with weight management.

1. for example
2. just like
3. in addition

The park offers many activities for children, ___ playgrounds and bike trails.

1. besides
2. such as
3. to illustrate

Exercise 2

Sleep iedere linking word naar de juiste categorie

Sleep de woorden naar de juiste zin. 2 Woorden worden niet gebruikt.

overeenkomst

toevoeging

voorbeeld

for instance

just like

furthermore

also

to illustrate

similarly

not only