Connecting Phrases

Choose the right linker to complete the sentence:

We planned a trip to Cancun, Mexico __________ we could see those underwater sculptures.

• According to

• So that

• Of course

• Rather that

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Ana: What do you think?

James: _____________ , it looks horrible.

• In my opinion

• But

• By the way

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Ana: Ok. Tell me what's happening.

James: ______________ , I'm in a bad situation. I need money.

• Due to

• While

• The thing is

• However

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

________________ mixing the colors blue and yellow, you get green.

• According to

• As a result of

• In fact

• Actually

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Bruno has loved music since he was a child. ____________, he learned to play the guitar when he was young.

• As

• In fact

• On the other hand

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Sara: I don't agree with that!

Ana: I do. ___________ they don't change the rules.

• Actually

• In fact

• Because

• Provided that

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Every tourist will stay with their assigned guide ____________ avoid getting lost.

• So

• Rather than

• In order to

• As a consequence

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The National Park is huge. ___________ , it is very easy to find your way around.

• However

• Also

• Besides

• In addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The right for women to vote was achieved __________ riots and protests over the years.

• Due to

• According to

• Whereas

• Thus

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which linking phrases do you remember from this game?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6