Linking Words

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

LINKING WORDS / signal words

signaalwoorden

Why is it important to be able to speak English?

What are 'linking words'?

Name a number of types of 'linking words'

Emphasis

Addition

Contrast

Result

however

in contrast

above all

furthermore

nevertheless

most importantly

on the other hand

consequently

certainly

besides

moreover

what is more

due to

therefore

so

that is why

for instance

although

in fact

Which word do we NOT use to give extra information?

1. for example
2. such as
3. and
4. but

The words:
And, also, as well,
or, such as, for example
Are used to .......?......information

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

The words:
In the first/second/third place and next

Are used to:

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

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

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...... they where singing.

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

.......... I finish school, I can get the job I like.

1. Although
2. When
3. So

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well
2. such as
3. also
4. if

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. because
2. if
3. however
4. when

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. In the first place
3. In the third place
4. next

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. but
2. while
3. so

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

1. in spite of
2. because of
3. in order to
4. although

Fill in the correct linking word:
We don't take global warming seriously enough ________ we don't start doing something now!

1. though
2. as a result of
3. because of
4. if

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

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

Why is it important to know linking words and their function?

Aan het werk

1. Maak exercises 3 (af)
2. Maak zelf een oefening van 10 opgaven in Word voor een klasgenoot, waarbij de juiste linking words moeten worden ingevuld.

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