Linking words vwo

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

 Reading:

Linking words

Which linking words
can you mention?

What does the word 'although' mean in Dutch?

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

Linking words:

Linking words are the 'signs' that help you find your way in a text. They are used to link words, phrases or sentences. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.

Linking words are very important for reading and writing!

Some categories of linking words:

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

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: 

Contrast

Sequence, addition

Cause/reason

Example

Also

In addition

Because

Since

Although

But

Instead

Yet

For example

For instance

Such as

However

After all

Lastly

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

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

1. Because
2. Therefore
3. However
4. Likewise

He got a promotion. _______, he works hard!

1. Therefore
2. Likewise
3. However
4. After all

- "Would you like to go to the movies?"
- "I would ______ go to a restaurant."

1. possibly
2. rather
3. maybe
4. likewise

______ you finish the essay by tomorrow, you won’t be able to get a good mark.

1. Maybe
2. After all
3. In fact
4. Unless

Shall we speak English ______ Dutch?

1. similarly
2. in contrast to
3. instead of
4. on the other hand

1. Because
2. For example
3. Still
4. Although

TO DO:

- Pay attention to linking words in any reading text you see from now on

- Work on your book assignment!