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Linking Words Activities 1

The document provides a series of exercises to practice using linking words in sentences. It includes exercises where the reader must identify the correct linking word to use in sentences, provide the appropriate linking word to complete sentences, and choose the correct linking word to complete sentences. Some of the linking words practiced include: although, because, and, whereas, however, first, so, then, finally, but, instead of, to sum up, such as, in contrast, so that, in order to, so as not to, in spite of, as a result, since, as.

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Linking Words Activities 1

The document provides a series of exercises to practice using linking words in sentences. It includes exercises where the reader must identify the correct linking word to use in sentences, provide the appropriate linking word to complete sentences, and choose the correct linking word to complete sentences. Some of the linking words practiced include: although, because, and, whereas, however, first, so, then, finally, but, instead of, to sum up, such as, in contrast, so that, in order to, so as not to, in spite of, as a result, since, as.

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Linking words Activities 1

Find the correct Linking words for these sentences:


Although / because / and / whereas / however / first / so / then / finally / but / instead of
1. My sister got some money, a mobile and some clothes for Christmas.
2. Dad loves his car because it is fast and comfortable.
3. First we learn our lessons, then we do our exercises.
4. After going to the cinema, we decided to stay at home.
5. My little sister is very nice but my little brother is very nasty!
6. I can’t go to work today because I feel really ill, so I’ll stay in bed.
7. Igor was born in Moscow, so he is Russian, but he lives in Paris now.
8. Although he works very hard, he didn’t get a promotion.
9. First we can have a salad as a starter, then some meat with vegetables and finally you can choose
a desert.
10. We must hurry up instead of the train is going to leave!
11. My mother likes gardening but she hates ironing.
12.In New York, first we can visit The Empire State Building, then we can go to Ground Zero, and
finally we can go to the Momma museum.
13. I have a lot of work to do, so I can’t go shopping now.
14. Although I haven’t got much time, I can help you with the housework.
15. Instead of buying your computer now, you should wait for the next sales.
16. I am not from this town, so I can’t tell you where the town hall is!

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking word:


1. It was raining. to conclude, such as, however we still went to the park. (to conclude, such
as, however)
2. Cheating is dishonest. However it hinders students from learning. (However, For
example, Moreover)
3. There are things that need to be done to improve the company. On the other hand we
can begin by organizing the files. (on the other hand, but, For instance)
4. He was hungry. For example, he didn’t demand food. (However, for example, on the
other hand)
5. You must complete this essay by 5 p.m. In addition, you must do the exercises on page
47. (In addition, Nevertheless, For example)
6. Students should be on time. However, they must be prepared. (However, on the
contrary, Furthermore)
7. I have a few things to take care of to sum up paying bills, cleaning the house, and going to
the post office. ( to sum up, such as, in contrast)

Complete the sentences with:


so that / in order to / so as not to / because / because of / although / in spite of
1. We were very late for the concert because of the terrible traffic.
2. We didn't go out because it was raining.
3. The family paid the kidnappers a lot of money in order to their son would be released
unharmed.
4. Tom is learning German in spite to apply for a job in Germany
5. I’ll send him an e-mail so that tell him when we’re coming.
6. Although it rained a lot we enjoyed our holidays.
7. Because of all our careful planning, a lot of things went wrong.
8. I managed to get some sleep so that there was a lot of noise

Choose the correct answers:


1. As / As a result it was such a beautiful day, we decided to have a picnic.
2. It was his birthday because / so we decided to buy him a present.
3. As a result / Since all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand.
4. The banks were closed and as a result / because we couldn’t get any money.
5. I didn’t find the book very interesting and so / as I didn’t finish it.
6. We couldn’t drive across the bridge as a result / because it was closed.
7. I haven’t got much money as / so I can’t afford a new car.

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