Linking words

​Linking expressions

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We use linking expressions to connect two or more ideas in a sentence.

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They are very important for a message to make sense.​

​WHILE

​We use WHILE to show that two things happen at the same time.

​Example:

All the students from 2ªEM were watching Juarez's lesson WHILE Igor was skipping class.​

​HOWEVER and ALTHOUGH

​Re use HOWEVER and ALTHOUGH to show that two things are contrasting or different

Example:

2ªEM has English classes on Wednesday afternoon, although many students don't stay for the class.​

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Multiple Choice

I never go to the cinema. _______, I often watch movies at home.

• And,

• Also,

• However,

Multiple Choice

I was doing my homework _________ my sister was watching TV.

• while

• however

• because

​BECAUSE

​We use BECAUSE to give the reason for something.

​Example:

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My beautiful students were very angry because 3ªEM won the Olympics.​

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​SUCH AS

​We use SUCH AS to give examples

​Example:

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In 2ªEM there are many well-behaved students such as​ Igor, Arthur, Pedro and Miguel.

Multiple Choice

My brother is very angry ______ I borrowed his car and had an accident.

• because

• so

• however

• also

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​AS WELL AS

​We use AS WELL AS to add new information.

​Example:

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Yasmin, AS WELL AS Adrian, were not in class ​on Wednesday.

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Last class we had a presentation as well as played Gartic.​

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​SINCE

​We use SINCE to say how long something has happened.

Example:

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I have been teaching at Salesiano SINCE May.​

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Multiple Choice

I like football _________ swimming.

• too

• also

• as well as

• because

Multiple Choice

I always use a reusable bag to go shopping. _____________, not everyone does the same.

• However

• Although

• Otherwise

Multiple Choice

Wild flowers _______ orchids and primroses are becoming rare.

• such as

• therefore

• in my opinion

• not only that