Linking Words B1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

LINKING WORDS

signaalwoorden

What do you think a linking word is?

Linking words:

We know them as 'voegwoorden/signaalwoorden'.

When do you use signaalwoorden in Dutch?

Can we think of any English linking words/signaalwoorden?

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.

Write down some
linking words you know

Je gebruikt linking words om:

- Voorbeelden te geven

- Informatie toe te voegen

- Een volgorde aan te geven

- Een reden te geven

- Een tegenstelling aan te geven

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 ....... he thought he had 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

...... book tickets for the concert you need to be 18 years old.

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

This is a lot of homework and .... 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 brussel sprouts.
I never did and I never will.
(volgorde)

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

.......... the Buccaneers won the game, they are going to the Super Bown and not the Packers.

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

The new president of the United States always gives a speech ..... his new plans.

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

Linking Words/Phrases