Understanding Linking Words and Their Functions

The video tutorial explains various linking words used to show causes, reasons, time, effects, and results. It provides examples for each type, helping learners understand how to use these words in sentences to convey specific meanings.

What is the primary purpose of linking words?

• To make sentences longer

• To replace nouns

• To confuse the reader

• To connect ideas and show relationships

Which linking word is used to indicate a reason?

• Moreover

• However

• Because of

• Nevertheless

What does 'owing to' imply in a sentence?

• A condition

• A sequence

• A reason or cause

• A contrast

Which phrase is used to show a reason similar to 'because of'?

• Due to

• In spite of

• Instead of

• In addition to

What does 'on account of' signify?

• A result

• A reason

• A condition

• A contrast

How is 'as' used in the context of linking words?

• To show a reason

• To show a contrast

• To show a sequence

• To show a condition

What does 'since' indicate in a sentence?

• A reason

• A contrast

• A time

• A result

Which phrase is used to express purpose?

• Despite

• Whereas

• Even though

• So that

What is the function of 'in order to'?

• To show a condition

• To indicate a result

• To express a purpose

• To show a contrast

What does 'in order to' express?

• A contrast

• A condition

• A purpose

• A result