Linking Words

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Linking Words

What are linking words?

definition

Linking words are sometimes called linking phrases (they can be made up of more than one word), connectors or even linkers.

In short, they connect ideas together. We use them in both writing and speaking, but they are most important in writing because they provide structure to your paragraphs.

Linking words can connect two parts of one sentence. They go at the beginning of a sentence or in between the two parts.

example

• Although it was summer, George was wearing a thick coat.

• George was wearing a thick coat although it was summer.

use of linkers

Linking words provide a structure to your writing. 

They also inform the reader or listener of what is to come.

Each linker has a specific use.

First, let's recap

Cause & Effect

Contrast & Comparison

A cause is the reason WHY something happened, and the effect is WHAT happened

A

True

B

False

C

D

What is the difference between "cause" and "because"?

Which of the following is the odd one out?

A

Thanks to

B

Due to

C

Since

D

Therefore

Which of the following is the odd one out?

A

For this

B

As a result

C

Because of

D

As a consequence

Which of the following is the odd one out?

A

Even though

B

Even if

C

Despite

D

Thanks to

Linking Words

Let's do a warm up

Example. Complete the sentence: Maria invited all of her friends to the party. Unfortunately…

Complete the sentence: I won't be at school tomorrow, because....

Complete the sentence: Magister isn't working properly, as a result I.....

It is raining at the moment,

.......... they say it'll be dry this afternoon

The plane can't land at Heathrow Airport, ...........bad weather.

It was a very cold and dark day, .............it snowed from time to time.

Jack didn't hand in his essay, ..............his teacher is very disappointed.

but

due to

moreover

as a result

Give the correct translation of: Although

A

Omdat

B

Desondanks

C

Daarom

D

Hoewel

Give the correct translation of: Therefore

A

Daarna

B

Hoe

C

Daarom

D

Waarom

Give the correct translation of: Meanwhile

A

In de tussentijd

B

Nadat

C

Omdat

D

Voordat

Give the correct translation of: Despite

A

Daarom

B

Ondanks

C

Zoals

D

Omdat

Give the correct translation of: Except

A

Maar

B

Behalve

C

Boven alles

D

Daarna

Give the correct translation of: Furthermore

A

Op dezelfde manier

B

Maar

C

Daarnaast

D

Verder

What you need to study and remember

1. The Dutch translation of the words

2. the meaning of the linkers

3. the use in phrases and texts

Do the online exercises

https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/connectives/con013.htm

https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/connectives/con009.htm