W16 EN 4H U3 les2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Overview Lesson 2

Grammar: linking words

Do exercises 44, 45 and 46.

Study grammar 4.6

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Exercise 44 (WB p. 72)

Match the sentences. 

1. I broke my ankle when I fell down the stairs.

2. Could we leave now?

3. My sister left her scarf on the boat.

4. Jack failed his exams.

5. Drake often has problems with his parents.

6. There are many things which are more fun than school. 

7. I fell asleep doing my homework last night.

8. I know you stole money from your dad's wallet.

9. I won't discipline you this time. 

10. I got home really late last night. 

a. And my mum had already locked the door. 

b. As a result, I can't take my little brother to the park tomorrow. 

c. For example: watching TV, babysitting my niece, cleaning my room...

d. Furthermore, she forgot her umbrella. 

e. However, I will if you ever do it again.

f. If he had paid better attention in class, that wouldn't have happened.

g. Kieran, on the other hand, gets on with his parents very well.

h. Otherwise I'll be home late and my um will be angry. 

I. So hand it over. 

J. Therefore, I'll have to finish it during the break. 

Exercise 45 (WB p. 72)

Fill in the correct linking words

1. Iwant you to clean my room.(Ook).... , I want you to do my homework.

1. After all
2. Also
3. Although
4. Provided

2. My dad has never hit me or my sister in his life, (hoewel) ... we haven't exactly been angles.

1. although
2. still
3. after all
4. because

3. I'm not in favour of smacking. (Toch) ... , I think parents need to use some form of discipline.

1. But
2. If not
3. Nevertheless
4. Still

4. I will buy you that moped, (op voorwaarde dat) ... you get good grades for the rest of the year.

1. because
2. so that
3. provided
4. in spite of

5. I hate walking the dog. (Desondanks) ... , I'll go with you.

1. Nevertheless
2. Although
3. Also
4. But

6. You're grounded for a week. - (Maar) ... mum, I was supposed to go to aunt Celia's tonight.

1. Because
2. But
3. Nevertheless
4. Unless

7.No, you can't go to football practice. (Immers) ... , you still haven't done your homework.

1. After all
2. In spite of
3. So that
4. Still

8. Dad still isn't taking to me, (ondanks) ... all my efforts to get him to say something.

1. But
2. If not
3. Nevertheless
4. In spite of

9. You fell (omdat) ... you weren't watching your step.

1. but
2. because
3. although
4. so that

10. Daisy cleaned my room for me, (zodat) ... I could help mum clear out the attic.

1. so that
2. because
3. but
4. in spite of

11. Are you still going to the cinema? (Zo niet) ... , you can watch the baby.

1. Unless
2. But
3. If not
4. After all

12. I don't want to see Carla, (tenzij) ... she has come to apologise for what she said.

1. provided
2. unless
3. nevertheless
4. although

Exercise 46 (WB p. 73)

Answer the following questions about the text 'New smacking law comes into force' on p. 32 of your coursebook.

1. What is the article about?

1. Smacking children should be banned all together.
2. The government has passed a law against smacking.
3. No-one agrees with the new law against smacking.

2. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?

1. It is an explanation of the introduction.
2. It contradicts the introduction
3. It is about a new subject.

3. What are paragraphs III-VII mostly about?

1. A description of how the law was passed.
2. Reasons why the new law isn't good enough.
3. Reactions to and opinions about the new law.

4. What is true of paragraphs III-VII?

1. Everyone agrees that the new law is bad.
2. Some are in favour of the new law, others are against it.
3. Everyone agrees the new law is good.

5. Which three paragraphs can be left out without changing the essence of the article?

1. Paragraphs III, VI and VII.
2. Paragraphs I, II and V.
3. Paragraphs II, IV and V.

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