Module 4_reading_lesson 1_2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k, t, mavo
• Leerjaar 3,4

LINKING WORDS 

signaalwoorden

The goal of this lesson:

*I know the types of linking words 

*I can use them in a sentence

 

Why is it important to be able to speak English?

What are 'linking words'?
You can answer in Dutch

Name the types of 'linking words'

Types of linking words

1. Emphasis (nadruk)

2. Addition (volgorde)

3. Contrast (tegenstelling)

4. Result (gevolg)

Now let's practise

Which word do we NOT use to give an example?

1. for example
2. namely
3. for instance
4. furthermore

The words:
And, In addition, As well as,
Also, Too, Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from
In addition to ,Besides
Are used to .......?......information

1. explain
2. summarise
3. add
4. order

The words: In short
In brief, In summary,To summarise, In a nutshell, To conclude
In conclusion

Are used to ......?........information

1. summarise
2. explain
3. order
4. give examples of

The words: The former,
Firstly, secondly, finally, The first point is,
Lastly, The following

Are used to:

1. summarise
2. Add information
3. explain
4. order

The words: Due to / due to the fact that,
Because, Because of, Since, As

Are used to:

1. explain / give a reason
2. order
3. summarise
4. indicate a contradiction

The words: Therefore, So, Consequently
This means that, As a result

Are used to:

1. indicate consequence
2. order
3. summarise
4. give examples

The words: But, However, Although / even though
Despite, In spite of / in spite of the fact that
Nevertheless, Nonetheless

Are used to:

1. summarise
2. indicate a contrast
3. to explain
4. order

I like sugar in my tea, .......... I don't like milk in it.

1. or
2. but
3. so
4. moreover

He was late ........ the bus didn't come.

1. or
2. if
3. because
4. why

They climbed the mountain...... it was very windy.

1. although
2. after
3. so
4. because

Over to you!

Read the grammar block on page 206

Make exercise 5A (translate the linking word) and 5 B (put the linking word in the correct column)

AFter that: make your own sentences using linking words for contrast and result (5C and 5D)