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Linking Words

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Match the concepts to the definitions. Emphasis words

a)

This kind of words prepare you for a replaces of point of view about the writer´s thought. They tell you that the writer will probably reverse or modify a previous statement.

b)

This words tell you to expect the writer´s last and possibly most important point within a paragraph or largest unit of thought.

c)

When the writer tells you directly that a particular idea or detail is especially important.

d)

This types of words tell you that an example or statements will be given in order to make an idea clear.

e)

Tells you that the author is going to continue in the same direction; the author is going to add on more points or details of the same kind.

2.

Addition words

a)

This kind of words prepare you for a replaces of point of view about the writer´s thought. They tell you that the writer will probably reverse or modify a previous statement.

b)

This words tell you to expect the writer´s last and possibly most important point within a paragraph or largest unit of thought.

c)

When the writer tells you directly that a particular idea or detail is especially important.

d)

This types of words tell you that an example or statements will be given in order to make an idea clear.

e)

Tells you that the author is going to continue in the same direction; the author is going to add on more points or details of the same kind.

3.

Change-of-direction words

a)

This kind of words prepare you for a replaces of point of view about the writer´s thought. They tell you that the writer will probably reverse or modify a previous statement.

b)

This words tell you to expect the writer´s last and possibly most important point within a paragraph or largest unit of thought.

c)

When the writer tells you directly that a particular idea or detail is especially important.

d)

This types of words tell you that an example or statements will be given in order to make an idea clear.

e)

Tells you that the author is going to continue in the same direction; the author is going to add on more points or details of the same kind.

4.

Illustration words

a)

This kind of words prepare you for a replaces of point of view about the writer´s thought. They tell you that the writer will probably reverse or modify a previous statement.

b)

This words tell you to expect the writer´s last and possibly most important point within a paragraph or largest unit of thought.

c)

When the writer tells you directly that a particular idea or detail is especially important.

d)

Tells you that the author is going to continue in the same direction; the author is going to add on more points or details of the same kind.

e)

This types of words tell you that an example or statements will be given in order to make an idea clear.

5.

Conclusion words

a)

Tells you that the author is going to continue in the same direction; the author is going to add on more points or details of the same kind.

b)

This types of words tell you that an example or statements will be given in order to make an idea clear.

c)

This kind of words prepare you for a replaces of point of view about the writer´s thought. They tell you that the writer will probably reverse or modify a previous statement.

d)

When the writer tells you directly that a particular idea or detail is especially important.

e)

This words tell you to expect the writer´s last and possibly most important point within a paragraph or largest unit of thought.

6.

Choose the correct option.

I didn't go out____________the rain.

a)

because of

b)

not only

c)

but is

d)

as well

7.

All his family was there,_______ his grandparents

a)

however

b)

even

c)

nevertheless

d)

so

8.

I quit the university,_____________ it was very difficult.

a)

although

b)

then

c)

because

d)

for example

9.

Promise me that you will phone me____________ you get to the airport.

a)

in case

b)

because

c)

as soon as

d)

thus

10.

I have to get this assignment in___________ the end of the day.

a)

by

b)

until

c)

after

d)

as far as

11.

I will take some money with me just________ I see something I want to buy.

a)

because

b)

in spite of

c)

in case

d)

so that

12.

It's the weekend and at some point you'll probably relax, for example, listening to your favourite music, watch a film with a catchy title track also hit the dance floor. There's no doubt that listening to your favourite music can instantly put you in a good mood. But scientists are now discovering that music can do more for you than just lift your spirits.Consequently, the main value to hear music is the key to good health.

a)

The word in green shows emphasis

b)

The word in red shows addition

c)

The word in white shows conclusion

d)

The word in blue shows illustration