Period 6 lesson 5: linking words

A lesson about conjunctions (voegwoorden)
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A lesson about conjunctions (voegwoorden)

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Goal
You will learn more about the different types of linking words

You will practice with the use of the different types of linking words.

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Give an example
of a Dutch conjunction
(voegwoord)

Slide 3 - Woordweb

Why are linking words important?
They are the glue that holds sentences together (connect, compare, contrast)

Linking words show the relation between different words to express much greater meaning.

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

But and However
Connect ideas that contrast

Johnny Depp is a really good actor but
I did not enjoy his latest film

Johnny Depp is a really good actor. However, 
I did not enjoy his latest film


Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Although/Though
Contrast ideas

Harry is a good friend although/though we don't see eachother often.

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

In spite (of)/ despite
Contrast ideas
More common in writing

The concert was a success in spite of the fact that the guitarist was new
They continued filming despite the bad weather

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

While
connect ideas to a point in time

No one left the cinema while the movie was on.

Annie has dark hair while her brother has fair hair.

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Sentences without conjunctions.
It's better to save money. Don't spend it all immediately. Think about the future. You might need to save. You can buy a house. It's tempting to spend it now. Don't. Be responsible.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Same story with conjunctions.
It's better to save money. Don't spend it all immediately. Think about the future. You might need to save. You can buy a house. It's tempting to spend it now. Don't. Be responsible.
It's better to save money than spend it all immediately. Think about the future because you might need to save so that you can buy a house. Even though it's tempting to spend it now, you shouldn't; instead, you should be responsible.

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up.
A
After
B
Although
C
Before
D
Even if

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

I don’t want to go to the movies ­­­_____________ I hate the smell of popcorn.
A
Although
B
Because
C
Whenever
D
So that

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow.
A
Although
B
Because
C
Now that
D
Until

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

_____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.
A
Because
B
As soon as
C
Before
D
Now that

Slide 14 - Quizvraag