Linking words vwo

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EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavo, vwoLeerjaar 4

This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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 Reading:

Linking words

Slide 1 - Slide

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Which linking words
can you mention?

Slide 2 - Mind map

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What does the word 'although' mean in Dutch?
A
want
B
nauwelijks
C
hoewel
D
eveneens

Slide 3 - Quiz

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The goalkeeper tested positive for COVID-19. ..... he has been left out of the team.
A
Likewise
B
Therefore
C
Instead of
D
However

Slide 4 - Quiz

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Linking words:

Linking words are the 'signs' that help you find your way in a text. They are used to link words, phrases or sentences. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.

Linking words are very important for reading and writing!

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Some categories of linking words:
  • Addition/sequence
  • Comparison
  • Contrast
  • Example
  • Condition
  • Cause/reason
  • Conclusion/summary.

Slide 6 - Slide

Addition/sequence: something else is going to be added to what was already said.
Comparison: the writer is going to say how two things are the same.
Contrast: the writer is going to say how two things are different.
Example: the writer gives an example of what they are talking about.
Conclusion/summary: the writer repeats the most important points of the text and says what message we should take from the text.
Condition: 
 Cause/reason: 
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Contrast
Sequence, addition
Cause/reason
Example
Also
In addition
Because
Since
Although
But
Instead
Yet
For example
For instance
Such as
However
After all
Lastly

Slide 7 - Drag question

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Our boss was not happy with Jack. He was late. _______, he did not do his work.
A
Besides
B
In fact
C
Nonetheless
D
By the way

Slide 8 - Quiz

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The Netherlands have a good team. ..... I don't think they're going to win the tournament.
A
Because
B
Therefore
C
However
D
Likewise

Slide 9 - Quiz

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He got a promotion. _______, he works hard!
A
Therefore
B
Likewise
C
However
D
After all

Slide 10 - Quiz

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- "Would you like to go to the movies?"
- "I would ______ go to a restaurant."
A
possibly
B
rather
C
maybe
D
likewise

Slide 11 - Quiz

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______ you finish the essay by tomorrow, you won’t be able to get a good mark.
A
Maybe
B
After all
C
In fact
D
Unless

Slide 12 - Quiz

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Shall we speak English ______ Dutch?
A
similarly
B
in contrast to
C
instead of
D
on the other hand

Slide 13 - Quiz

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A
Because
B
For example
C
Still
D
Although

Slide 14 - Quiz

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TO DO:
- Pay attention to linking words in any reading text you see from now on
- Work on your book assignment! 

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