Linking Words 28/1

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LINKING WORDS

signaalwoorden

What do you think a linking word is?

Linking words:

We know them as 'voegwoorden'.

When do you use voegwoorden in Dutch?

Can we think of any English linking words/voegwoorden?

Linking words:

- Worden gebruikt om twee zinnen aan elkaar te koppelen.

- Zijn erg goed om te gebruiken in bijvoorbeeld een essay of een nieuws artikel. (hint hint)

Linking words

Wanneer je linking words kunt gebruiken en waarvoor:

- voorbeelden geven

- informatie toevoegen

- een volgorde aangeven

-extra aandacht geven

- een reden geven

- een tegenstelling / contrast aangeven

- resultaat aangeven

Practice Time!

Time for a quiz. Let's see if you guys know when to use what linking word!

We all thought they got married.........they were both wearing a ring.

1. because
2. despite
3. so
4. besides

She won't mind you're late.
........ , it's not really your fault.

1. Besides
2. or
3. so
4. but

Meike can speak English very well ..... sometimes she doesn't pay attention in class. (tegenstelling)

1. because
2. nevertheless
3. Although
4. but

Sven took out his dad's BMW and crashed it .... he was out of the country on business.

1. Because
2. While
3. in short
4. besides

...... to book tickets for the concert you need to be 18 years old.

1. In order to
2. When
3. In short
4. Besides

This is a lot of homework and .... I will finish it all!

1. as well as
2. or
3. since
4. eventually

.... video games I also like formula one! (informatie toevoegen)

1. besides
2. since
3. and
4. as well as

.......... I don't like brussel sprouts.
I never did and I never will.
(volgorde)

1. In the first place
2. first
3. while
4. in conclusion

.......... the Buccaneers won the game, they are going to the Super Bown and not the Packers.

1. however
2. furthermore
3. Since
4. and

The new president of the United States always gives a speech ..... his new plans.

1. because
2. due to
3. and
4. regarding

Linking Words/Phrases