thesis statement/linking words/formal writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Final tips for SE 1

thesis statement

linking words

formal writing

Voorbeeld onderwerp:
Het politieke stelsel in Nederland moet op de schop.

How would you translate this into a firm thesis statement?

Voorbeeld onderwerp:
Alle Nederlandse universiteiten zouden het onderwijs in het Engels moeten aanbieden.
How would you translate this into a firm thesis statement?

thesis statement

• should be firm and clear
• should start with "Therefore,.." or "That is why ..."
• do NOT use "I believe"/"In my opinion" etc. 
• should be the last line of your introduction!

Linking words

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Fill in the correct linking word:
They lost the match ______ poor physical preparation.

1. despite
2. for example
3. because of
4. even though

Fill in the correct linking word(s):
Climates are changing ______ global warming.

1. in spite of
2. as a result of
3. as well as
4. due to

Choose the linking word(s) that canNOT be used to introduce a conclusion.

1. To sum up
2. In conclusion
3. Finally
4. At last

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. besides
3. however
4. moreover

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.

1. despite
2. as a result of
3. even though
4. besides

Formal writing

English often has two (or more) choices between

1. A verb which is part of a phrase (often verb + preposition)
2. A verb which is one word only. 

• Often in everyday English, the verb + preposition is used (eg. speak up, give up, write down)
• For written academic style, the preferred choice is a single verb wherever possible -> this is what you practised on the hand-out!

Systems analysts can help out managers in many different ways.

This programme was set up to improve access to medical care.

Researchers have been looking into this problem for 15 years now.

This issue was brought up during the coroner's inquest.

Researchers have found out that this drug has serious side effects.

investigate

assist

raise

discover

establish