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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• However

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• In spite of

• Even though

• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

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

• due to

• becuase

• owing to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

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

• as

• since

• due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• nevertheless

• consequently

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• although

• in case

• even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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 ____________________.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

She wrote down the appointment _______________.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C