Linking words 5H

The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in John Street.
.... , they do free home deliveries too.
A
However
B
On the whole
C
Furthermore
D
Consequently
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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slide.

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The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in John Street.
.... , they do free home deliveries too.
A
However
B
On the whole
C
Furthermore
D
Consequently

Slide 1 - Quiz

Australia has some beautiful parts of the country. ......, they also have a lot of dangerous animals.
A
Though
B
However
C
Despite
D
Moreover

Slide 2 - Quiz

"Correspondingly" is used for...
A
Describing similarities
B
Describing contrasts
C
Describing addition
D
Describing cause and effect

Slide 3 - Quiz

... the high risk involved, many scientists chase tornadoes so they can study them more closely.
A
But
B
Though
C
Despite
D
Similarly

Slide 4 - Quiz

The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon.
A
Nevertheless
B
In contrast
C
On the contrary
D
Whereas

Slide 5 - Quiz

The clams were delicious. ...., the eggplant was excellent.
A
Although
B
For instance
C
Therefore
D
Likewise

Slide 6 - Quiz

The term "flora" is used in botany for the plantgrowth of a district. .... , "fauna" is used for the animals.
A
Consequently
B
Similarly
C
Despite
D
Specifically

Slide 7 - Quiz

The number of feral cats has risen, and the number of wild birds has dropped .....
A
Alternatively
B
Correspondingly
C
Nonetheless
D
Namely

Slide 8 - Quiz

You could catch the 6.30 train - .... , you could wait for the 7.50 fast train.
A
To summarise
B
Admittedly
C
Alternatively
D
In fact

Slide 9 - Quiz

How would you translate "conversely" to Dutch?
A
Desalniettemin
B
Vergelijkbaar
C
Bovendien
D
Tegenovergesteld

Slide 10 - Quiz

With which word can you replace "accordingly"?
A
In spite of
B
Therefore
C
On the contrary
D
Equally

Slide 11 - Quiz

We decided not to wear our jackets when we went for a walk. Although, it was rather
chilly outside.
A
Correct use of although
B
Incorrect use of although

Slide 12 - Quiz

I decided to accept the job offer. Although I had some doubts about the company’s stability.
A
Correct use of although
B
Incorrect use of although

Slide 13 - Quiz

Despite being blind, he walked to the station.
A
Correct use of despite
B
Incorrect use of despite

Slide 14 - Quiz

True or False
If linking words start a sentence, they are only followed by a comma when they connect two clauses.
A
True
B
False

Slide 15 - Quiz

Correct or incorrect?
People don't like to do things that are unnecessary. For instance dishes and groceries.
A
Correct
B
Incorrect

Slide 16 - Quiz

Assignment
  • Work in pairs. Choose five signal words from page 1 & five from page 2.
  • With four words, you're going to write an original and grammatically correct sentence (mind you: interpunction must also be correct). In each sentence, you must include at least one word from HCE chapter 11-15.
  • With the other six words, you're going to make six exam questions (gap fill exercise). Also provide the answer.
  • 20 minutes. 
  • We'll do the exercises you've made after the short break.
  • Finished? Start studying HCE chapter 11. 

Slide 17 - Slide