§2.4 Linking Words

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Linking Words

Welke moet je kennen?

After = na; nadat

Because = omdat; doordat

Before = voor; voordat

But = maar

Nor = evenmin

Or = of

So = dus

Until = totdat

Yet = toch

1. after

2. because

3. before

4.  but

5. nor

6. or

7. so

8. until

9. yet

Fill in the missing words, choose from:
or, yet, so, until, nor, before, after, because, but

1. She went for a run _____ finishing her work.

2. He couldn't attend the event _____ he was feeling unwell.

3.  Please check the instructions _____ starting the experiment.

4.  She wanted to go out, _____ it was raining heavily.

5.  Neither the cat _____ the dog wanted to go outside in the storm.

6. Would you like tea _____ coffee with your breakfast?

7. He studied hard, _____  he aced the exam.

8. They waited _____ the sun set to start the bonfire.

9. The parcel hasn't arrived _____ , but it should be here soon.

Fill in the missing words, choose from:

or, yet, so, until, nor, before, after, because, but

1. _____ the storm passed, a serene calm settled over the town.

2. _____ of the traffic, they arrived late for the movie.

3. _____ the sunrise, the birds began their melodic chorus.

4. She wanted to go hiking, _____ her ankle injury prevented her from doing so.

5. Nor the thunder _____ the lightning could deter their enthusiasm for the adventure.

6. Would you prefer pizza _____ pasta for dinner tonight?

7. The concert was canceled, _____ they decided to have a cozy night in.

8. _____ she finds the right book, she won't stop searching the library shelves.

9. _____ , despite the odds, they persisted in their quest for knowledge.

1.  after

2. because

3. before

4. but

5. nor

6. or

7. so

8. until

9. yet

Using time and reason linkers in a short story

I stayed inside because it was raining heavily. After the rain stopped, I went to the shop. I waited there until my brother arrived.

because

After

until

but

or

yet

before

Choosing the correct linker in daily routines

I always brush my teeth before I go to bed. After I wake up, I have breakfast. I was tired, but I still went to school.

before

After

but

so

or

because

until

Linkers in a school day paragraph

Sara forgot her book, so she borrowed one from her friend. She was happy because the teacher did not get angry. She worked quietly until the lesson ended.

so

because

until

but

before

yet

or

A trip to town

We wanted to go by bike, but one tyre was flat. So we took the bus instead. We did not get off until we reached the centre.

but

So

until

because

before

nor

yet

Weather and plans

I checked the weather report before I left home. It was sunny at first, but later it became cold. I went inside after the wind started to blow hard.

before

but

after

so

or

nor

because

Understanding choice, contrast and time

You can take the train or the bus to school. I was late, yet the teacher let me join the class. I finished my homework before dinner.

or

yet

before

because

so

until

nor

At the sports club

Tom did not play football, nor did he join the basketball team. He stayed at the club because he wanted to watch his sister. He went home after the match finished.

nor

because

after

but

or

before

yet

A problem with a computer

My laptop became slow because too many apps were open. I tried to finish my work, but the screen froze. I restarted it and waited until it worked again.

because

but

until

or

before

so

nor

Helping at home

Mila washed the dishes after dinner. Her brother wanted to help, but he was still doing homework. They both relaxed before they went to bed.

after

but

before

because

nor

or

so

Using several linkers in one paragraph

We can start now or wait for Anna. She missed the first bus, so she will arrive later. We will stay here until she comes.

or

so

until

yet

before

because

nor

Welke functie heeft het woord 'because' in een zin?

A

reden aangeven

B

tegenstelling aangeven

C

keuze aangeven

D

tijd aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'but' in een zin?

A

gevolg aangeven

B

tegenstelling aangeven

C

tijd aangeven

D

reden aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'or' in een zin?

A

reden aangeven

B

tijd aangeven

C

keuze aangeven

D

gevolg aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'so' in een zin?

A

tegenstelling aangeven

B

gevolg aangeven

C

tijd aangeven

D

keuze aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'after' in een zin?

A

reden aangeven

B

tijd aangeven

C

tegenstelling aangeven

D

keuze aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'before' in een zin?

A

keuze aangeven

B

gevolg aangeven

C

tijd aangeven

D

reden aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'until' in een zin?

A

tegenstelling aangeven

B

tijd aangeven

C

reden aangeven

D

keuze aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'yet' in een zin?

A

tegenstelling aangeven

B

tijd aangeven

C

gevolg aangeven

D

reden aangeven

Welke functie heeft het woord 'nor' in een zin?

A

tijd aangeven

B

keuze aangeven

C

ontkenning toevoegen

D

gevolg aangeven

Welke functie past het best bij het woord 'after, before, until'?

A

tijd aangeven

B

reden aangeven

C

keuze aangeven

D

tegenstelling aangeven

Vertaal: I stayed home (omdat) I was tired.

Vertaal: We waited (totdat) the bus came.

Vertaal: She was late, (maar) she still came.

Vertaal: Finish your work (voordat) you go outside.

Vertaal: He was ill, (dus) he stayed in bed.

Vertaal: Do you want tea (of) coffee?

Vertaal: She called me (nadat) school ended.

Vertaal: He doesn't like fish, (evenmin) do I.

Vertaal: It was raining, (toch) we went out.

Vertaal: I had breakfast (voor) I left home.