LINKING WORDS

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What are linking words?

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Linking words are words that connect ideas, sentences, or clauses in writing. They help to show relationships between different parts of a text.

Front

Give an example of a linking word that shows cause and effect.

Back

Because.

Front

What linking word would you use to present an alternative?

Back

Or.

Front

Which linking word can be used to add information?

Back

And.

Front

What linking word would you use to contrast two ideas?

Back

But.

Front

Complete the sentence: 'I like ice cream, _______ I don't eat it every day.'

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but.

Front

Complete the sentence: 'You can have a cookie, _______ you can have a piece of cake.'

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or.

Front

Complete the sentence: 'She studied hard, _______ she passed the exam.'

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so.

Front

What linking word would you use to explain a reason?

Back

Because.

Front

Complete the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, _______ it is raining.'

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but.