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Reading: Linking words
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Reading: Linking words

Slide 1 - Slide

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Today's goals
After this lesson, you can ...
  • ... list the functions of linking words.
  • ... distinguish different types of linking words and group them into categories.
  • ... recognise linking words within a text/sentence.
  • ... fill in the right linking word in a gap exercise.

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Everything you do is good for the test.
Do you know all the linking words from the exam idiom?
A
Yes!
B
Almost, need a little bit more practise.
C
I have started, but I need more practise.
D
No, I haven't started at all.

Slide 3 - Quiz

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Wat betekent het woord 'although'?
A
want
B
nauwelijks
C
hoewel
D
eveneens

Slide 4 - 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 5 - 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 writing!

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

Slide 7 - 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 8 - Drag question

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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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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 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - Quiz

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A
Because
B
For example
C
Still

Slide 15 - Quiz

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Individual practise
  • Go to teams - bestanden.
  • Open the file 'Bugs a la mode'.
  • Read the texts and answers the questions. 
  • Do it alone in silence.
  • Finished? Compare your answers with the person sitting next to you.


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Bugs a la mode: Vraag 35
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A
However
B
Instead
C
Likewise
D
Moreover

Slide 17 - Quiz

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I'm ready for the testweek.
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Slide 18 - Poll

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Finished!
Thanks for your attention.
You have practised with linking words, well done!

You are (almost) ready for your test. Good luck!

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