Linking Words/Conjunctions

Linking words? What are they? 

Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences when you speak or write English. 

When you read, they help you guess what the next sentence is about.

Contrast

In the next slides you will find quiz questions to practise some of the common linking words and expressions that are used to express contrast. For example, 'although', 'despite' etc.

1) ........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.

1. Even though
2. Even if
3. Even when

2. I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.

1. Even if
2. Even though
3. Even when

3) We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.

1. Despite
2. Despite the fact that
3. In spite of

4) She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.

1. In spite of
2. Despite the fact
3. Despite that

5) I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.

1. Although
2. However
3. Yet

6) ........ to the party they had last year, this one is great.

1. Contrary
2. In contrast
3. On the contrary

7) I do not agree with the criticism that her latest film is disappointing. ........, I find it one of her best pieces of work so far.

1. Contrary
2. In contrast
3. On the contrary

Addition

In the next slides you will find quiz questions to practise words and expressions like 'moreover', 'in addition' etc.

1) ........ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.

1. Furthermore
2. In addition
3. As well as

2) We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.

1. Furthermore
2. In addition
3. As well as

3) The Government have banned the sale of the product. ........, they have threatened the company with legal action.

1. Furthermore
2. Besides
3. As well as

4) ........ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.

1. Equally
2. Besides
3. Moreover

5) Studying a second language can help you in your career. ........, it will also enable you to meet new people.

1. Anyway
2. As well
3. Moreover

6) ........ the many books he wrote, he was also well known for his work with charities.

1. In addition to
2. Furthermore
3. Moreover

7) I don't want to go out in this weather. ........, there's a really good film on TV tonight.

1. In addition to
2. Besides
3. Moreover

8) I don't want to see them tonight. ........, they were supposed to call us earlier.

1. In addition to
2. Moreover
3. Anyway

Purpose or reason

The next slides will give you practice in expressing purpose or reason with expressions like, 'as a result', 'owing to' etc.

For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the words given.

1) ........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.

1. In the beginning
2. At the beginning

2) ........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.

1. In the beginning
2. At the beginning

5) I waited for you ........ 10.00. I finally decided you weren't coming.

1. Before
2. Until

3) We waited ages for a bus. ........ we decided to walk home.

1. Eventually
2. At last

4) The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ........ the curtain rose.

1. Lastly
2. At last

6) I managed to get the house tidy ........ my parents got home.

1. Before
2. Until

7) ........ had I gone to bed than I heard the phone ring.

1. Hardly
2. As soon as

8) I played a lot of tennis ........ I was on holiday.

1. During
2. While

Linking Words/Conjunctions