Linking Words Practice: Mastering the Art of Sentence Connection

Linking Words Practice: Mastering the Art of Sentence Connection

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Linking Words Practice: Mastering the Art of Sentence Connection

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Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to independently practice filling in sentences with appropriate linking words.

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What do you already know about using linking words in a sentence?

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What are Linking Words?

Linking words are words or phrases that are used to connect ideas or clauses within a sentence or between sentences.

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Types of Linking Words

There are different types of linking words including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and transitional words.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', and 'or' are used to connect two independent clauses.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions such as 'although', 'because', and 'while' are used to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.

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Transitional Words

Transitional words such as 'however', 'moreover', and 'therefore' are used to connect ideas within a sentence or between sentences.

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Practice Exercise 1

Fill in the blank: I love pizza, _____ I don't eat it often.

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Practice Exercise 2

Fill in the blank: _______ he is busy, he always makes time for his family.

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Practice Exercise 3

Fill in the blank: I have a lot of work to do; ________, I still want to go to the party.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Some common mistakes to avoid when using linking words include overusing them, using them incorrectly, and using the same one repeatedly.

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Practice Exercise 4

Fill in the blank: ________ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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Practice Exercise 5

Fill in the blank: She loves to dance, _______ she is not very good at it.

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Practice Exercise 6

Fill in the blank: He studied hard for the exam; ________, he passed with flying colors.

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Review

Linking words are used to connect ideas or clauses within a sentence or between sentences. They can be coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or transitional words. It's important to avoid common mistakes when using linking words.

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Application

Have students write a paragraph using at least three different linking words to connect their ideas.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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