Linking Words/Writing exercise

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

LINKING WORDS / signal words

signaalwoorden

What are 'linking words'?
Antwoord in het Nederlands.

Addition

Contrast

Result

however

in contrast

furthermore

on the other hand

consequently

moreover

what is more

therefore

so

that is why

for instance

although

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, Moreover,
Besides
Are used to .......?......information

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

The words: In short
To summarise, 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

Now let's practise

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

.......... I finished school, I went to New Zealand.

1. Although
2. After
3. So

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Fill in the correct linking word:
Climates are changing ______ global warming.

1. in spite of
2. as a result of
3. in order to
4. although

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.

1. despite
2. as a result of
3. although
4. besides

What's next?

How to write an email

Hoe begin je een formele email?

1. Hello Mr Smith,
2. Dear Mr Smith,
3. Hi Mr Smith,
4. Yo Mr Smith,

Als je niet weet naar wie je mailt, hoe begin je de mail?

1. Hello,
2. Dear all,
3. Hello Mr or Mrs,
4. Dear Mr/Ms,

Lay-out email

• To: hier schrijf je het email adres
• Subject: hier schrijf je waar de mail over gaat

• Begin met de aanhef: Dear Mr/Mrs, Dear Madam/Sir, Dear Mr Smith, Dear Ms Smith,
  

• Verdeel de email in alinea's (witregel ertussen!)
  
• 1e alinea: vertel waarom je schrijft
  
• 2e alinea: geef aanvullende informatie/stel een vraag
  
• 3e alinea: I hope to hear from you soon

• Afsluiting: Kind regards, (witregel en dan je voor- en achternaam)

Hoe sluit je een formele email af?

1. Bye,
2. See ya,
3. Kind regards,

Opdracht...

Schrijf een email waarin je over jezelf vertelt.

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