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Linking Words for Language Learners

The document provides instructions and examples for identifying and using linking words to combine sentences. It includes exercises matching linking words with pictures and sentences, linking two sentences together using words in brackets, and completing sentences with specific linking words like "and", "so", and "because". The goal is to practice identifying and using different linking words to connect ideas and form coherent paragraphs from groups of related sentences.

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Linking Words for Language Learners

The document provides instructions and examples for identifying and using linking words to combine sentences. It includes exercises matching linking words with pictures and sentences, linking two sentences together using words in brackets, and completing sentences with specific linking words like "and", "so", and "because". The goal is to practice identifying and using different linking words to connect ideas and form coherent paragraphs from groups of related sentences.

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LINKING WORDS

A) Read the sentences underline the correct liking words and match them
with the pictures:

1. He went to lie down because / so that he was ill.


2. It was Marks birthday, so / for example he gave a party.
3. The car was very fast; however / while it is very expensive.
4. I washed the dishes despite / while Mary was watching TV.
5. He screamed when / then he heard a terrible noise.
6. In order to / although Sam is young, he is very sensible.
7. He phoned home in case / in order to tell his mother what happened.
8. She began making dinner as soon as / while she got home.

B ) Match column A with column B to make correct sentences:

a) after she had collected her things.


1. John phoned Mary b) So they made a fire.
2. Mary called a taxi c) but she wasnt at home.
3. Fred was dismissed d) I dont think she isnt the right person for the
4. They were feeling cold
5. Although I prefer Carol job.
6. I made an sandwich e) because he was always late for work.
f) because I was hungry.
Link the two sentences using the words in brackets:

a) Susan cleaned the window. Lucy washed the floor. (while)


_______________________________________________________________

b) She put on the coat. She went to school. (then)


_______________________________________________________________

c) John missed the bus. He arrived to school on time. (although)


_______________________________________________________________

d) She went to the doctor. She was feeling ill. ( because)


______________________________________________________________

e) It was cold. They made a fire. ( so)


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f) He brushed his teeth. He went to bed. (before)


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D) Complete the sentences with one of the following linking words.

and- so- but then before after- because

a) I got out the car ____________ walked.


b) The weather was very nice ____________ went to the beach.
c) ____________ we went to bed, I locked all doors.
d) The boy was wet and cold, ____________ he wasnt hurt.
e) we turned off the lights and ____________ left the room.
f) I had a shower ____________ we had played tennis.
g) My mother took me to the hospital ____________ accident.

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