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.

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!

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

1. because
2. due to
3. but
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

She likes to go to Italy on holiday........the food is very good.

1. because
2. despite
3. so
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

..... 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