B2 Linkers Review

What is the function of the linker "because"?

• Showing contrast

• Giving a reason/cause

• Showing a result/consequence

• Joining similar ideas

What is the function of the linker "although"?

• Showing contrast

• Giving a reason/cause

• Showing a result/consequence

• Joining similar ideas

What is the function of the linker "therefore"?

• Showing contrast

• Giving a reason/cause

• Showing a result/consequence

• Joining similar ideas

What is the function of the linker "due to"?

• Showing contrast

• Giving a reason/cause

• Showing a result/consequence

• Joining similar ideas

What is the function of the linker "despite"?

• Showing contrast

• Giving a reason/cause

• Showing a result/consequence

• Joining similar ideas

Fill in the blank: He passed the test, ___ he didn’t study much.

• although

• because

• so

• if

Fill in the blank: ___ the heavy traffic, we arrived late.

• In spite

• Because of

• Despite

• So

Fill in the blank: She worked hard. ___, she got the promotion.

• Even though

• Because

• Because of

• Therefore

Use a linker to join these two sentences into one:

I was tired. I went to the gym.

Use a linker to join these two sentences into one:

She had the right skills. She got the job.