Linking words year 4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Linking words year 4

Reading exam

- bring your own dictionary

- when you look up words, write them down

- read title, source and check pictures

- then read the text, question by question

Linking words

Linking words provide structure in a text. Recognising linking words, helps you understand how different ideas are connected. On a reading test, the answers are often found near linking words. Today's goal: you are able to translate common linking words quickly. 

She was writing an email and having a phone call [simultaneously]. 

We [rarely] see each other now.

When we were in the USA, we also paid a [brief] visit to Washington.

We had to fill in a form [prior to] our flight.

kort

zelden

zodoende

voorafgaand aan

tegelijkertijd

na

meanwhile

formerly

after all

yet

since

consequently

on the contrary

integendeel

omdat

immers

als gevolg

toch

intussen

vroeger

It is a strange story. [Yet], it is true.

The shops were closed. [Consequently], we couldn't buy anything.

All events were cancelled [on account of/owing to] the weather.

I thought mum was out [since] her bike wasn't here.

Sustainable travel has become increasingly important in recent years, ____ the growing awareness of environmental issues. 

____ embarking on a trip, many people research eco-friendly accommodations and transportation options. 

Eco-friendly travel can be both educational and fulfilling, offering a deeper connection to nature. ____, it often supports local economies and helps protect wildlife.

meanwhile

yet

thus

prior to

owing to

since

However, sustainable travel isn't without its challenges. For instance, finding truly sustainable options can be difficult, ___ not all businesses prioritise environmental responisibility. 

___, some companies have made reducing their environmental impact their main focus. It is up to the consumer to select these destinations.

___, technology has begun to play a pivotal role. Apps that calculate carbon footprints and websites that list eco-friendly hotels are just a few examples. 

rarely

yet

thus

provided that

owing to

since

Linking words

Now: 

1. individual reading (examenblad havo) / study the linking words

2. doing a text together