Linking Words and Phrases in English

The video tutorial introduces linking words in English, explaining their purpose in connecting words or parts of sentences to make them more meaningful. It provides examples of commonly used linking words like 'and', 'but', 'because', and phrases like 'as well as', 'in addition to'. The tutorial demonstrates how these words add information, give reasons, and conclude ideas. It concludes with an invitation to take a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the primary purpose of linking words in English?

• To confuse the reader

• To link or join parts of a sentence

• To replace nouns

• To make sentences longer

Which linking word is used to add information in the sentence: 'My favorite fruits are apples ___ bananas'?

• because

• or

• but

• and

In the sentence 'I like ice cream ___ I hate noodles', which linking word is used?

• or

• but

• and

• because

What is the function of the linking word 'but' in a sentence?

• To add similar information

• To give reasons

• To contrast different ideas

• To list items

Which linking word is used to provide a reason in the sentence: 'I am not going to school today ___ I have a fever'?

• because

• or

• and

• but

In the sentence 'I can go to the market today ___ tomorrow', which linking word is used?

• because

• or

• but

• and

What does the linking phrase 'as well as' do in a sentence?

• It contrasts ideas

• It concludes a thought

• It adds additional information

• It gives reasons

Which linking phrase is used to add information in the sentence: 'It's an accepted tradition to give tip to the waiters ___ the bill amount'?

• because

• in addition to

• but

• as well as

What is the role of the word 'furthermore' in a sentence?

• To conclude

• To contrast ideas

• To add more information

• To give a reason

In the sentence 'You should ___ join some hobby classes', which linking word is used?

• also

• but

• because

• or