Practise of linking words
1. Rewrite the sentences to make one from them.
1)
A. Many people prefer to drive to work.
B. People often spend a long time sitting in traffic jams.
Many people __________________, despite the fact that _____________________.
2)
A. People spend large sums of money on cars.
B. Many people want to have status and privacy.
People _________________ in order to ___________________ .
3)
A. Many people dont believe how bad the environmental situation is.
B. Green activists dont understand it.
Green activists _____________________ that ______________________.
4)
A. People often prefer to use their cars.
B. Public transport is slow and uncomfortable.
__________________________, with the result that _______________________.
5)
A. The transport situation will get worse.
B. The government could take action.
Unless ____________________, ______________________ worse.
2. Put these linking words and phrases into the correct groups.
However; to sum up; in contrast; but; in the one hand; in addition; such as; as far as Im
concerned; for one thing; in other words; in fact; furthermore; in my own experience;
conversely
1
Introducing an argument:
Introducing a counter-argument:
Giving an example:
Continuing an argument:
Summarising/concluding:
giving a personal view:
Practise of linking words
3. Use the linking words in brackets to combine the sentences.
A)
Our flight was delayed by three hours. We did not receive an explanation.
(Although)
B)
Our hotel room was never cleaned during our stay. We were extremely surprised.
(Because)
C)
The guided tour of the historic city centre was cancelled. It was very disappointing.
(That)
D)
We could hear cars and buses all night. We became terribly tired.
(Because)
4. Choose from the words below to complete the sentences.
and
although
despite
because
1. ________ our supermarket is rather a long way from our house, theres a frequent bus
service.
2. Our local shop sells most things I need, ________ you dont have to worry about parking.
3. They should have security guards in our supermarket car park _______ there are people
trying to steal from cars in it.
4. __________ all their advertisements, I dont really think our supermarket is really very
good value for money.
compared to
if we consider
the issue of
unlike
1. __________ shops, websites can be visited 24/7.
2. __________ websites, shops offer a more friendly experience for the costumers.
3. __________ the question of price, Internet shopping is usually cheaper.
4. __________ deliveries is more important with websites, because all their goods have to be
delivered.
5. Complete the sentences with these words.
as soon as
so that
although
unless
in case
until
because
while
in spite of
Practise of linking words
1.
Promise me that you will phone me ___________ you get to the airport.
2.
"I'll take some money with me just ___________ I see something I want to buy."
3.
Jen promised to look after Harriet's cat ___________ she was on holiday.
4.
I set the alarm for 6.30 in the morning ___________ I wouldn't miss the train.
5.
We waited at the platform ___________ the train had disappeared into the distance.
6.
You mustn't forget to lock the door ___________ leaving the house in the morning.
7.
He was so tired ___________ he had stayed up late to watch the football match.
8.
___________ you stop eating so much chocolate you won't be able to fit into your
bikini!
9.
He didn't come home until past midnight ___________ he had promised that he would
be in by 9pm.
10.
He decided to buy a new car ___________ having lost his job the previous month.
These next ones are more difficult. You have to choose the right linking word, making sure
that the sentence makes sense!
1.
I have to get this assignment in BY/UNTIL the end of the day.
2.
AFTER/AFTERWARDS having a swim we lay in the sun, watching the boats in the
distance.
3.
pale.
I saw him go into the office and ten minutes AFTER/LATER he came out looking very
4.
She stayed at school AS FAR AS/UNTIL she was 18 and then went to university.
5.
We decided to have a barbeque ALTHOUGH/DESPITE the weather forecast saying
there was rain coming.
6.
He could beat his father at chess ALTHOUGH/HOWEVER he was only 8.
7.
I like holidays by the sea BECAUSE/WHEREAR my husband prefers to go to the
mountains.
8.
I quite like octopus, BECAUSE/BUT I really love oysters.
9.
He's getting quite tall, AT/BY the time he is 14 he will be taller than his father!
10.
DESPITE/HOWEVER how hard he tried, he just couldn't understand what she was
saying.
Practise of linking words
6. Choose the right linking word to each sentence.
otherwise
unless in addition
in fact moreover
although
hence whereas
furthermore despite therefore instead nonetheless however
1. She got the job _______________ the fact that she had very little experience.
2. My sister's hand-writing is always so neat, _______________ mine is a total mess.
3. I lost the game, but I told myself that I had improved a lot _______________.
4. You'd better wear a helmet when you go roller-blading. _______________, you could hurt
yourself.
5. Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. _______________, it can also
help you improve your grammar.
6. The student's essay was badly written. _______________, it was too short.
7. Wine will spoil if exposed to light; _______________, wine bottles are usually green or
yellow.
8. Alcohol can delay your reaction times; _______________, you should never drink and
drive.
9. _______________ we have talked about the dangers of smoking to the students before, I
think the information bears being repeated.
10. Our prime minister is an incompetent leader. ____________, his government is
financially irresponsible.
11. In March of 1999, more than 130 nations signed a United Nations Treaty banning land
mines; ____________, the United States, Russia and China did not sign.
12. He was an absolute failure in medical school, so he decided to try law ____________.
13. Margaret Mead once observed, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world. ____________, it's the only thing that ever has."
14. You are not eligible for a subsidized bus pass ____________ you are a full-time student.
otherwise
whereas
despite
however
consequently
therefore
although
furthermore nevertheless moreover
hence unless
in fact
instead
1. Eating well is important for good health. _______________, it helps to make you more
attractive.
2. The apartment is very pretty and, _______________, the rent is quite low.
Practise of linking words
3. Research has shown that bright yellow and bright blue are the most visible, and
_______________ safest, colours for cars.
4. Our production costs have increased, _______________ our prices have gone up as well.
5. You'd better work on improving your pronunciation; _______________, you'll fail the
speaking test.
6. She has decided to stay with her husband _______________ the fact he cheated on her
with her best friend.
7. I'm not really interested in history, but the lecture was quite interesting _______________.
8. _______________ most substances shrink when they are cooled, water actually expands.
9. ____________ each individual is unique, members of the same species share certain
obvious common features.
10. No, I don't want to go to dinner with you. ____________, I'd like you to stop asking me
out, because I'm really not interested.
11. There is no wind on the moon, so ____________ someone disturbs them, an astronaut's
footprints will last forever!
12. A snake has no ears; ____________, its tongue is extremely sensitive to sound vibrations.
13. I tried to phone you, but I dialed the wrong area code, and got someone living in
Louisiana ____________.
14. He was weakened by the disease, and ____________ vulnerable to infection.
