Linking Words

Exercise 1
Re-write these sentences as suggested.

1. TV is a source of education. It's a source of entertainment, as well. (Besides)
   

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2. He speaks English. He understands Spanish, too. (In addition)
   

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3. She sings in the parties. She dances, too. (not only ..but also)
   

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Exercise 2
Re-write these sentences as suggested.

1. Martha is blind. She can write English poems. (Although)
   

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2. It was cold in New York. Our vacation was full of fun. (Despite)
   

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3. Helen ran fast. She lost her final race. (Even if)
   

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Exercise 3
Re-write these sentences as suggested.

1. Even though he was tired, he played the match. (However)
   

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2. We walked to school. It was raining. (Nevertheless)
   

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3. He didn't lose any weight. He exercised regularly. (Yet)
   

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Exercise 4
Re-write these sentences as suggested.

1. He is famous. Messi has millions of fans. (because)
   

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2. As it was Christmas holiday, the traffic was heavy. (Owing to)
   

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3. There was a storm. We had to stay home. (because of)
   

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4. She took up an English course. She could speak English. (thanks to)
   

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Exercise 1
Re-write these sentences as suggested. (10 Pts)

1. He can play the piano. He can sing, too. (not only... but also)
   

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2. She drives well. She can't pass her driving license. (Although)
   

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3. He managed to win the final round. The boxer trained hard last time. (Therefore)
   

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4. It was raining heavily. I had to drive slowly last night. (because)
   

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5. His wife prefers to stay at home. Tom loves to spend his summer holiday abroad. (whereas)
   

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6. Because Mr. Carter suffered from asthma, he left the city. (because of)
   

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7. As the boy was young and naïve, he was easily convinced to buy the product. (since)
   

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8. Even though he is wealthy, he lives in a small apartment in town. (Despite)
   

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9. The snow didn't melt quickly. It was sunny and shining. (However)
   

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10. Although Mark and Sam were in danger, they didn't call for help. (in spite of)
    

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Exercise 2
Fill in each gap with the right linking word from the box. (6 Pts)

(because of - Despite - but - whereas - However - Although - thanks to)

1. ________________________ the rain, the referee didn't stop the football match.
2. My brother had the necessary qualifications. ________________________, they didn't offer him the job.
3. ________________________ his father is a vice-president, he spends his holiday in the countryside.
4. Emma is tolerant and easy-going, ________________________ her sister is strong-headed and selfish.
5. The husband divorced his wife ________________________ her physical handicap.
6. I really want to help you, ________________________ I don't have time.

Exercise 3
Match the following sentences with their appropriate functions. (4 Pts)

Sentences:

1. He kept taking drugs. Consequently, he became addicted to cocaine.
2. In brief, the internet is good and bad at the same time.
3. In spite of eating less, Mark is gaining more weight.
4. Mrs. Brady left her job because of her low salary.

Functions:

• a) result
• b) concession
• c) summarizing
• d) adding
• e) cause / effect
• f) contrast