Linking words 1.1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Reading: Linking words

Today's goals

After this lesson, you can ...

• ... list the functions of linking words.
• ... distinguish different types of linking words and group them into categories.
• ... recognise linking words within a text/sentence.
• ... fill in the right linking word in a gap exercise.

Everything you do is good for the test.

Wat betekent het woord 'although'?

1. want
2. nauwelijks
3. hoewel
4. eveneens

The goalkeeper tested positive for COVID-19. ..... he has been left out of the team.

1. Likewise
2. Therefore
3. Instead of
4. However

Do you know why linking words are important?

1. Yes!
2. No :(

Linking words - heh wat?

Linking words zijn woorden die je helpen om een tekst beter te begrijpen.  Ze worden gebruikt om woorden, zinnen of stukken tekst te verbinden.  Daardoor wordt een tekst samenhangend en logisch. 

En waarom leren we dat?

1. Het CE bestaat o.a. uit leesteksten.
2. Om vragen correct te beantwoorden moet je de tekst begrijpen.
3. De linking words helpen je de tekst en de verbanden in de tekst te begrijpen.
   
   That's why!

Some categories of linking words

• Addition/sequence 
• Comparison
• Contrast
• Example
• Conclusion/summary
• Condition
• Cause/reason

Addition/sequence: something else is going to be added to what was already said.

Comparison: the writer is going to say how two things are the same.

Contrast: the writer is going to say how two things are different.

Example: the writer gives an example of what they are talking about.

Conclusion/summary: the writer repeats the most important points of the text and says what message we should take from the text.

Condition: 

 Cause/reason: 

The Netherlands doesn't have a good team. ..... I don't think they're going to win the tournament.

1. Because
2. That's why
3. However
4. Likewise

Jelmer _______ Finn love worksheets.

1. since
2. on top of that
3. besides
4. as well as

Our boss was not happy with Jack. He was late. _______, he did not do his work.

1. Besides
2. In fact
3. Nonetheless
4. By the way

Shall we speak English ______ Dutch?

1. so
2. still
3. also
4. or

______ his broken ankle, Bram is at school.

1. Because of
2. Therefore
3. In addition
4. Despite

It's cold in this classroom. _______ Shayenna refuses to take off her jacket.

1. Therefore
2. Such as
3. In addition
4. Because