V6 P1 W8 linking words recap

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 15 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

learning goals
I can write a logical sentence on the basis of a linking word.

Slide 2 - Slide

recap linking words

Slide 3 - Slide

1. He couldn't get the machine to work ______ having read the instructions.
A
however
B
despite
C
contrary to
D
nevertheless

Slide 4 - Quiz

2. _____ the computer had recently been repaired, it still kept crashing.
A
Whereas
B
Therefore
C
Although
D
Hence

Slide 5 - Quiz

3. _____ his best efforts, he did not win the election.
A
Due to
B
In spite of
C
Nevertheless
D
On behalf of

Slide 6 - Quiz

4. The company was doing badly and ______ it had to close down.
A
because of
B
consequently
C
since
D
due to

Slide 7 - Quiz

5. I really suck at Maths. ____ I'm pretty good at Geography.
A
As a result
B
Moreover
C
However
D
Therefore

Slide 8 - Quiz

Finish the sentence
- What category does the linking word belong to?

- What kind of link do we expect in the rest of the sentence?

Slide 9 - Slide

I love dogs, however ___________.
A
I also like cats
B
I don't like cats
C
I own two
D
I hate orange juice

Slide 10 - Quiz

The holiday is too expensive. Besides, _______________________.
A
We have so many free days
B
I have a lot of money
C
I don't really want to go
D
The weather will be amazing

Slide 11 - Quiz

Take an umbrella in case _____________.

Slide 12 - Open question

Although it was cold, _________________

Slide 13 - Open question

We don't take global warming seriously enough in spite of __________.

Slide 14 - Open question

The key is knowing which linking words belong to which category.

Let's practise...

Slide 15 - Slide