Discourse Markers: Linkers

Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences.

We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

• owing to

• in oder to

• so as to

Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.

• However

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.

• In spite of

• Even though

• Despite

Sales figures have fallen drasticdally due to / because / owing to the recession.

• due to

• becuase

• owing to

The workers covered the furniture with sheetsw so as not to / not to / in order not to splash it with paint.

• so as not to

• not to

• in order not to

After his accident, my brother sold his car as / since / due to he couldn't afford the insurance

• as

• since

• due to

We accept full responsability for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer you a full refound.

• nevertheless

• consequently

• therefore

I agreed to help although / in case / even though I didn't feel like it.

• although

• in case

• even though

Part II Activity: Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets

We have not received payment for your last bill. Consequently, you are being sent a reminder. (since)

You are being sent a reminder ____________________.

She wrote down the appointment so thta she wouldn't forget this time. (so as)

She wrote down the appointment _______________.