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The document discusses linking words and their categories. It provides examples of sentences containing linking words and exercises to identify, categorize, and use linking words correctly in context. The exercises focus on identifying linking words, categorizing them by function, and completing sentences using appropriate linking words.

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1 Linking Words - Exercise PDF

The document discusses linking words and their categories. It provides examples of sentences containing linking words and exercises to identify, categorize, and use linking words correctly in context. The exercises focus on identifying linking words, categorizing them by function, and completing sentences using appropriate linking words.

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Linking Words

A. Read these sentences below. Underline the linking words and put them into its catagory.
1. Even though he is rich, he lives in a small house.
2. He is poor and has no house, but even if he had money, he wouldn't buy a house.
3. Despite the rain, she walked to the station.
4. She arrived early so that she could help her colleagues.
5. Tom is rich, whereas Jack is poor.
6. Prices were reduced by 20%. As a result, sales increased.
7. The company is expanding. Consequently,there are jobs on offer.
8. A hurricane has been announced. Therefore, air traffic will be disrupted.
9. The trip is too expensive. Besides, I don't really like hot weather.
10. Computers are cheaper nowadays; furthermore, they are lighter.
11. You haven't paid the rent yet. In addition, you owe me money.
12. The report is badly presented. Moreover, it contains inaccuracies.
13. There are several problems to consider; for instance, there is a lack of public transport.
14. Northern European countries had a great summer. Conversely, southern Europe had poor weather.
15. Laptops are convenient; on the other hand, they can be expensive.
16. The hotel was open. However, nobody came to the reception desk.
17. He had severe injuries; nevertheless, he completely recovered.
18. The weather was bitterly cold. He went hiking nonetheless.
19. Alex enjoys telling jokes; likewise, his son adores funny stories.
20. I've covered the main events of the year. To sum up, our team is now one of the best in the world.
21. In conclusion, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.
22. We went to New York specifically to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
23. Crossing the line is not a problem. In th this case, It is a problem.
24. He was active in poorer parts of the church, namely in inner London and Manchester.

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B. Complete the sentences using the linking words below. There is one word you dont need.

Also in addition sometimes consequently

During furthermore besides

a. The job of teacher, can be very satifying, but__________ it can be very challenging

b. In your career, you need to continue learning ___________ to teaching, if you want to develop as
professional.

c. You are expected to fulfil requirements from your bosses ______ those of your class.

d. ________ the workload can become quite stressful and performance can be affected.

e. A good teacher is a dedicated one and ________ one who loves their job.

f. _______, a teacher is a person who, when worked, will give.

C. Put the linking words into the category in the table. There are two for each category.

In this case namely consequently in other words


In spite of specifically for this reason
Such as however for example as result accordingly

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D. Complete the sentences using one of the words/phrases from exercise C. There may be more the one
possible answer in some cases.

a. I told you I am not going. __________, ‘I am staying here!”

b. They painted the house, but more ______ the upstairs bedrooms at the front.

c. They say they dont go out much, ________ being out every weekend.

d. We’ve been told to bring lunch, ________ a sandwich and a drink.

e. He got pay rise and ______ they are going on holiday next month.

f. We normally ask for a letter from your parents, but ______ we’ll make an exception.

g. They’ve spent all theor money and ____ they are not going shopping tomorrow.

h. They love trying out different restaurants, ____ the new ones in town.

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