Linking Words Practice: Mastering the Art of Sentence Connection

Linking Words Practice: Mastering the Art of Sentence Connection

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to independently practice filling in sentences with appropriate linking words.

What do you already know about using linking words in a sentence?

What are Linking Words?

Linking words are words or phrases that are used to connect ideas or clauses within a sentence or between sentences.

Types of Linking Words

There are different types of linking words including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and transitional words.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', and 'or' are used to connect two independent clauses.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions such as 'although', 'because', and 'while' are used to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.

Transitional Words

Transitional words such as 'however', 'moreover', and 'therefore' are used to connect ideas within a sentence or between sentences.

Practice Exercise 1

Fill in the blank: I love pizza, _____ I don't eat it often.

Practice Exercise 2

Fill in the blank: _______ he is busy, he always makes time for his family.

Practice Exercise 3

Fill in the blank: I have a lot of work to do; ________, I still want to go to the party.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Some common mistakes to avoid when using linking words include overusing them, using them incorrectly, and using the same one repeatedly.

Practice Exercise 4

Fill in the blank: ________ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Practice Exercise 5

Fill in the blank: She loves to dance, _______ she is not very good at it.

Practice Exercise 6

Fill in the blank: He studied hard for the exam; ________, he passed with flying colors.

Review

Linking words are used to connect ideas or clauses within a sentence or between sentences. They can be coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or transitional words. It's important to avoid common mistakes when using linking words.

Application

Have students write a paragraph using at least three different linking words to connect their ideas.

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