AND-BUT-BECAUSE >>Linking Words

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• Leerjaar 2

Linking words

We gebruiken linking words om zinnen aan elkaar te verbinden.
Linking words zijn bijvoorbeeld: and, but, because.

Ieder linking word heeft een andere betekenis. Aan het linking word kun je zien hoe de twee zinnen met elkaar in verbinding staan.

But -->        Tegenstelling met vorige zin
                       I want to hang out with my friends but I have to finish 
                       my homework first

And -->       Toevoeging aan vorige zin
                       Steve likes to use Tiktok and Twitch the most
Because--> Reden van vorige zin
                        I like English class because the teacher is awesome
                              

                                                                                                            9 questions

I’m using Mum’s bike _____ mine has broken down.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I wanted to see that programme _____ I forgot about it.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I went to watch The Fault in Our Stars film _____ I liked the book so much.

1. and
2. but
3. because

She is not a fan of Italian food _____ she does like spaghetti.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I went upstairs, took a shower _____ went to bed.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I have a blog ______ I love to write.

1. because
2. but
3. so that

______ you have been so kind to me, I want to give you this present.

1. And
2. But
3. Because

Linking words helpen je dus om ideeën en zinnen met elkaar te verbinden wanneer je Engels praat of schrijft.

We kunnen linking words gebruiken om voorbeelden, meer informatie of een samenvatting te geven, informatie te orderen, een reden of resultaat geven of om tegenstellingen/contrasten te geven.

I’m using Mum’s bike _____ mine has broken down.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I wanted to see that programme _____ I forgot about it.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I went to watch The Fault in Our Stars film _____ I liked the book so much.

1. and
2. but
3. because

She is not a fan of Italian food _____ she does like spaghetti.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I went upstairs, took a shower _____ went to bed.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I have a blog ______ I love to write.

1. because
2. but
3. so that

______ you have been so kind to me, I want to give you this present.

1. And
2. But
3. Because

Comedy ______ romance are my favourite film genres.

1. and
2. but
3. because

I think Felicia is in her room, _______ I’m not sure.

1. and
2. but
3. because

You’ve finished your work for today ______ you can go.

1. and
2. but
3. so

George thinks hashtags are silly, _____ I think I agree with him.

1. and
2. but
3. so

You should turn your sound off, ______ the show is about to start!

1. and
2. but
3. because

I like using filters on Instagram, ______ they make my photos look better.

1. and
2. but
3. because

They say milk is bad for you, ______ I don't believe it.

1. and
2. but
3. because

It was raining outside, _____ we decided to watch TV.

and

because

but

if

or

so

My name is Helen _______ I'm from the UK.

and

because

but

so

if

or

Sleep is important _______ it keeps you healthy.

and

because

but

if

or

so

You will definitely get addicted ______ you keep playing this game.

and - because - but - if - or - so

Linking Words

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