Cohesion and linking words

Which word best completes the sentence?

Younger students often need help with their studies. ______________, adults also have problems that need addressing.

• Despite

• So

• Similarly

• Therefore

Learning a trade when you are older can improve job prospects. ______________, it gives people a sense of achievement.

• In addition

• In general

• Because

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Expenses prevent some students from returning to education. ________________reason is family commitments.

• Also

• Another

• But

• So

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Many families do not a stable and fast internet connection. -------------------- students might struggle to complete online homework tasks.

• Despite

• In summary

• Because of

• As a result

During Covid, some fast food restaurants were forced to close ___________ poor sales.

• also

• since

• therefore

• due to

Pablo sells antique furniture ________selling rare books.

• as well as

• in contrast to

• firstly

• because of this

__________ the evidence being presented by experts, some people still do not agree with the decision.

• Despite

• However

• Whereas

• While

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Harry carefully reviewed the lecture notes before the test. ---------------- he achieved high marks

• Consequently

• Similarly

• In addition

• In summary

Which of the following linking words would you be most likely to use in an elaborate sentence?

• In conclusion

• In particular

• Therefore

• Lastly

Which of the following linking words/phrases would you be most likely to use in an evidence sentence?

• It is clear that

• Consequently

• For example

• Alternatively