H4 Linking words gap-filling Leidsche Lijst

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4,5

Vocabulary exercise linking words Leiden list H4

Purpose of this lesson: 

- Using words to connect different ideas. 

- Having the tools to connect words in the text. 

- To expand your vocabulary range (for all of the TL skills). 

- Being able to use linking words in a sentence.

- To follow a message.  

In this lesson, you will...

- Do multiple-choice exercises

- Gap-filling exercises

- Read a text, then give a written response

- A follow-up explanation will be given after each response. 

Reminder (as posted in PP Leesstrategieën- Signaalwoorden) P2:

Er zijn 7 categorieën:

Uitbreiding - Addition 

Reden / Oorzaak - Reason

Tegenstelling - Contrast

Voorwaarde -  Condition

Tijd - Time order

Gevolg / conclusie - Result

Vergelijking - Comparison

Why is it important to learn the Leiden vocab linking word list?

- The relationships associated with the linking words are

more important to know than the exact translation;

- Less confusion with connecting ideas;

- Being able to follow messages;

- Making/supporting/contrasting points in sentences; 

- Last, but not least, preparation for the final exams! 

The customer was angry. ........., he was absolutely furious.

1. As well as
2. In fact
3. Moreover
4. Furthermore

Explanation:

Which linking verb category does this belong to?

1. Gevolg / conclusie - Result
2. Reden / Oorzaak - Reason
3. Uitbreiding - Addition
4. Tegenstelling - Contrast

The student's essay was badly written. ....................., it was too short.

1. As well as
2. As a result
3. And
4. Moreover

Explanation:

Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. ..............., it can also help you improve your grammar.

1. Furthermore
2. Even
3. In fact
4. However

Explanation:

Marsh is a superb interviewer, and the key participants in Nim’s story are far enough removed in time to be candid about what happened but not so far away to have forgotten the details. (----) he has a weakness for occasional unsatisfactory dramatizations, Marsh also makes excellent use of the large
amount of still and movie footage shot then that shows us exactly what Nim and his human hosts were up to.

1. Just as
2. Now that
3. Since
4. Though

Explanation:

Scientific studies have repeatedly linked the vegan diet to lower levels of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cholesterol and certain types of cancer.
(...........), the exact details of Nicholson’s diet were conspicuously absent from the article.

1. After all
2. However
3. And
4. Besides

Explanation:

Which of the following fits the gap?

Needless to say, I didn’t mention to my teenager that a national TV show was
interested in having her on as a guest because, despite their reasons, she
probably would have (-----). Many years from now this would have built a lovely summer home for her therapist.

1. been furious
2. said yes
3. felt silly
4. done great

Explain the role of "despite" in the sentence.
Needless to say, I didn’t mention to my teenager that a national TV show was
interested in having her on as a guest because, despite their reasons, she
probably would have (-----). Many years from now this would have built a lovely summer home for her therapist.