MAC2 linking words

MAC2 linking words

As well as hoping to bring Greece under Persian control, he was determined to get revenge.

The Greeks, in spite of being a number of independent city states, united to face the common enemy.

Their resistance won't last long, on account of the fact that they are a divided people.

After hesitating for a moment, Demantus answered.

However, left to their own free choice, they'll act differently.

Although they are free men, they are not in all respects free.

Multiple Choice

Their resistance won't last long, on account of the fact that they are a divided people.

Which idea does on account of introduce?

• a contrast

• a reason

• an additional point

• time

Multiple Choice

However, left to their own free choice, they'll act differently.

Although they are free men, they are not in all respects free.

The Greeks, in spite of being a number of independent city states, united to face the common enemy.

Which idea do however, although and in spite of introduce?

• a contrast

• a reason

• an additional point

• time

Multiple Choice

After hesitating for a moment, Demantus answered.

Which idea does after introduce?

• a contrast

• a reason

• an additional point

• time

Multiple Choice

As well as hoping to bring Greece under Persian control, he was determined to get revenge.

Which idea does as well as introduce?

• a contrast

• a reason

• an additional point

• time

Now, open the book to page 83 and look at the sentences in exercise 6

Multiple Select

Which linking words are followed by a noun or gerund?

• as well as

• in spite of

• on acount of

• after

• however

Multiple Select

Which linking words are start a clause (subject + verb) or a new sentence?

• in spite of

• on account of

• after

• however

• although