Linking Words

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 3

Exam Review: 

Linking Words

Mr. Jackson

Lesson Goals

1. I know different linking words. 

2. I understand why we use linking words. 

3. I can use linking words in different sentences. 

Why do we use linking words?

To make sentences as long as possible.

To connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.

To make sentences as short as possible.

To give meaning to our sentences.

What linking words do you know?

Linking words (some but not all)

1. also                                                   7. or

2. and                                                   8. nor

3. but                                                    9. so

4. because                                        10. such as

5. if                                                        11. when

6. next                                                  12. while

Write down the linking word. 

1. I like to play contact sports, such as, basketball and football. 

2. I love to play tennis but I don't like to play golf. 

3. I was eating dinner when the phone rang. 

4. I want to learn English because I want to study in Australia. 

5. First, you need to go to school. Next you must study. 

Write a sentence using the linking word 'or'

Write a sentence using the linking word 'because'

Write a sentence using the linking word 'while'

Write 2 sentences using the linking word 'next'

Write a sentence using the linking word 'when'

Write a sentence using the linking word 'such as'

School Party (schoolfeest)

Write a short paragraph (5 sentences) about the school party and underline the linking words that you use.