Writing - Linking words 3G
Read the introduction to an online blog and compare the two versions. Underline/Highlight any
differences you notice.
Welcome to my online blog. Before you post or comment anything I want
to inform you about some rules:
You shouldn’t post things that you might regret
later. You mustn’t post anything illegal. You
mustn’t post anything offensive. You shouldn’t
reveal personal information or your location. You
shouldn’t interact with someone you don’t know in
person.
First of all, you shouldn’t post anything that you
might regret later. Moreover, you mustn’t post
anything illegal or offensive. Another point to keep
in mind is that you shouldn’t reveal personal
information or your location. Finally, it is
essential not to interact with someone you don’t
know in person.
Some useful expressions you can use:
Sequence connectors Others
First, First of all, before
Second, Third… as soon as
Secondly, Thirdly… and
Then, but
Moreover, while
Furthermore, during
In addition, however
Additionally, so
Finally, because
Also, as
Purpose
to in order to so as to so that
1. I'm studying very hard at the moment _____________ pass my exams next month.
2. I went to bed early ______________ I wouldn't be tired in the morning.
3. I'm going to Australia ________________ forget my English. (!)
4. I bought a dictionary _______________ help with my vocabulary.
Reason
because because of as since
NB: We often use as and since when we want to focus more on the result than the reason.
1. Are you angry with me ________________ I opened the letter?
2. People always trust him _______________his honesty.
3. I had to overwork last week _____________my manager wanted me to finish the reports.
4. You are not allowed to enter this secured area ________________ you don’t have an
official permit.
Cause
so…that such…that
such + noun phrase
so + adjective or adverb phrase
1. The weather was ________________ cold that we cancelled the trip.
2. There was ________________ heavy traffic that we arrived late.
3. I haven't played chess for _________ long that I can't remember how to do it.
4. It was ___________ a great book that I read it twice.
Contrast
however although despite but
1. _____________ Elaine is allergic to dogs, she has four.
2. Kate doesn't drink much coffee. ____________she drinks at least a can of green tea each
day.
3. _____________ the rain, I went for a run.
4. Jim lost a fortune gambling, ______________ he still lives in a mansion.
