Week 6 les 2 - Linking words 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

Hi M4A

Today's plan: 

•  prepare for exam idiom test
• linking words
• dictionary exercise

Exam idiom test preparation

• Veelvoorkomende formuleringen om vragen en antwoordmogelijkheden beter te begrijpen
•  Prefixes & Suffixes om hun invloed op woorden te herkennen en begrijpen
• Woordenboekgebruik om het woordenboek optimaal te gebruiken
•  voegwoorden en verbanden in je B boek blz. 201 t/m 204

Linking words

(voegwoorden)

The key to effective English reading & writing

Linking words are connecting words

• help us to express the relationships between different parts 

of texts

• help us connect our ideas

Why are linking words important?

• Linking words can help you to understand the structure of a text
• They help you understand the relationship between paragraphs
• questions in exam texts often refer to linking words

Types of linking words

There are many different types of linking words, each with a different function. Some common examples include:

Addition: "Moreover," "Furthermore," "also"

Comparison: "Similarly," "as if," "likewise"

Contrast: "However," "On the other hand," "Despite"

Cause: "Therefore," "As a result," "Consequently"

Examples: "for instance," "Like," "such as"

linking words in exam texts

1. Identify the purpose of linking words: 

In exam reading texts, linking words are often used to signal relationships between ideas, such as comparison, contrast, cause and effect, and sequence. 

Understanding the purpose of the linking words can help you to better understand the text and select the correct answer.

example

• According to the text, which of the following is true about the relationship between the UK and France?
  

A. The UK is more successful than France

B. France is more successful than the UK

C. The UK and France have similar levels of success

D. The text does not provide information about the success of The UK and France

Now, imagine that the text reads as follows: 

"The UK and France both have strong economies, even so the UK has a slightly higher GDP."

In this case, the linking word "even so" is used to show a contrast between the UK and France, indicating that the UK has a slightly higher GDP, or that the UK is more successful than France. Based on this information, you can choose the correct answer, which is option A: the UK is more successful than France

2. Pay attention to transitional words: 

Transitional words, such as "but," "however," "therefore," and "so," are common linking words in exam reading texts. They signal relationships between ideas and help to maintain the coherence of the text.

3. Look for words that signal sequence: 

Words like "first," "second," "finally," and "lastly" are often used to signal sequence and show the order in which events occur. 

Understanding these relationships can help you to understand the text and answer questions more accurately.

Let's get to work

Linking words practice: 2 exercises

Dictionary exercise

1-15: unscramble the word and write it on your answer sheet. Also add the meaning of the word. First person to get all 15 right wins a prize!

16-20: look up the word and write down the meaning