English Grammar Linking Words

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What do you think a linking word is?

Linking words:

We know them as 'voegwoorden'.

When do you use voegwoorden in Dutch?

Can we think of any English linking words/voegwoorden?

Linking words

Linking words:

- Worden gebruikt om twee zinnen aan elkaar te koppelen.

- Zijn erg goed om te gebruiken in bijvoorbeeld een essay of een nieuws artikel. (hint hint)

Wanneer je linking words kunt gebruiken en waarvoor:

- voorbeelden geven

- informatie toevoegen

- een volgorde aangeven

- een reden geven

- een tegenstelling aangeven

Practice Time!

Time for a quiz. Let's see if you guys know when to use what linking word!

Trump claimed the votes were meddled with .... not having any evidence

1. because
2. despite
3. so
4. besides

She won't mind you're late. .... , it's not really your fault.

1. Besides
2. or
3. so
4. but

Meike can speak English very well ..... sometimes she doesn't pay attention in class. (tegenstelling)

1. because
2. due to
3. Although
4. or

Sven took out his dad's BMW and crashed it .... he was out of the country on business.

1. Because
2. While
3. in short
4. besides

...... to book tickets for the concert you need to be 18 years old and own a credit card.

1. In order to
2. When
3. In short
4. Besides

This is a lot of homework .... I will finish it all!

1. as well as
2. or
3. since
4. eventually

.... video games I also like formula one! (informatie toevoegen)

1. besides
2. since
3. and
4. as well as

..... I don't like President Trump, I never did and I never will. (volgorde)

1. In the first place
2. first
3. while
4. in conclusion

..... Biden won more states than Trump he reached the 270 electors and became president!

1. however
2. furthermore
3. Since
4. and

The new president of the United States will do a speech ..... his election and his plans.

1. because
2. due to
3. and
4. regarding