Linking Words and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces linking words in English, explaining their purpose in connecting words or parts of sentences. It provides examples of commonly used linking words like 'and', 'but', 'because', and 'as well as', demonstrating their functions in different contexts. The tutorial emphasizes how linking words add information, give reasons, and conclude ideas. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to take a quiz to reinforce their learning.

What is the primary function of linking words in a sentence?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more information and meaning

• To remove important details

• To shorten the sentence

Which linking word is used to join two similar ideas?

• Because

• And

• Or

• But

In the sentence 'I like ice cream but I hate noodles', what is the purpose of 'but'?

• To conclude the sentence

• To add a similar idea

• To contrast two ideas

• To give a reason

Which linking word would you use to offer a choice?

• But

• And

• Because

• Or

What is the role of 'because' in a sentence?

• To add a contrasting idea

• To list items

• To provide a reason

• To conclude a thought

Which phrase can be used to add more information to a sentence?

• As well as

• Instead of

• Despite

• However

What does the phrase 'in addition to' imply in a sentence?

• Addition

• Contradiction

• Conclusion

• Exclusion

Which linking word is used to add more information and is similar to 'and'?

• Furthermore

• But

• Or

• Because

In the sentence 'He is very intelligent and hardworking too', what is the purpose of 'too'?

• To contrast ideas

• To add additional information

• To provide a reason

• To conclude

Which word can be used to add emphasis to a statement?

• Also

• But

• Because

• Or