Linking words - H4

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• Studiejaar 3

Reading: Linking words / signaalwoorden

Emphasis

Benadrukken

Addition

Info toevoegen

Contrast

Tegenstelling

Result

Resultaat

however

in contrast

above all

furthermore

nevertheless

most importantly

on the other hand

consequently

certainly

besides

moreover

what is more

due to

therefore

so

that is why

for instance

although

in fact

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

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

Which linking word is the odd one out?

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

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as a result
2. consequently
3. besides
4. therefore

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

1. in spite of
2. as a result of
3. in order to
4. although

Fill in the correct linking word:
We don't take global warming seriously enough ________ rising ocean levels and floods.

1. though
2. as a result of
3. because of
4. in spite of

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

1. despite
2. as a result of
3. although
4. besides

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

1. despite
2. after
3. because of
4. even though

Rewrite the following to sentences into one, using the linking word given:
"She spoke very loudly. The old man still couldn’t hear her. (but)"

"She spoke very loudly, but the old man still couldn’t hear her. (but)"

Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: "I must put my glasses on. I won’t be able to see clearly. (unless)"

Unless I put my glasses on. I won’t be able to see clearly.

I won't be able to see clearly, unless I put my glasses on. 

Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: "He played until the end of the match. He had injured his leg. (although)"

He played until the end of the match, although he had injured his leg. 

Although he had injured his leg, he played until the end of the match. 

The ultra-rich have solved the obesity problem - they are thin. That's because they can afford the solutions that work for them, from low-carb diets to personal trainers. So, if economic growth continues to spread, as it has over the past two centuries, most people will be ultra-rich by today's standards within two generations, and slim figures will also spread. _______ , it would be nice to find a way for people to lose weight without having to wait for them to get rich first.

1. moreover
2. nevertheless
3. similarly
4. therefore

Crossbreeds are more likely to escape the sometimes painful exaggerated physical features or inherited diseases plaguing some pedigree animals. Some show dogs have skulls that are too small for their brains, or suffer from breathing problems. ___________ the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA pulled out of the show, in 2008. The BBC also dropped the show from its programming that year after its request for certain breeds to be excluded was rejected.

1. For example,
2. In the meantime,
3. On top of that,
4. That is why

I’m told the ultimate triathlon is called the Iron Man, involving a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride and a marathon at the end. This, my sporting friends, is the tragic message: even if you can manage a triathlon there is someone who can do
better. And surely this is not even the ultimate. ____ , there are no sharks in the water, the bike still has a saddle and there’s no one chasing the runners with a red-hot poker. Or perhaps there is a Super Iron Man event that I haven’t noticed?

1. After all
2. Besides
3. However
4. Similarly

Your turn!

1. Go to eindexamensite.nl

2. Go to 'mijn toetsen' --> 'signaalwoorden'

3. Do these exercises (homework next lesson)