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Linking Words

The document consists of various exercises focused on the use of conjunctions and linking words in English. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, sentence joining tasks, and rewriting sentences using specified linking words. The exercises aim to enhance understanding of sentence structure and the appropriate use of connectors.

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Linking Words

The document consists of various exercises focused on the use of conjunctions and linking words in English. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, sentence joining tasks, and rewriting sentences using specified linking words. The exercises aim to enhance understanding of sentence structure and the appropriate use of connectors.

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I.

Fill in the blanks with and, but, so or because


1. I like Hale very much ……………….I don’t like her sister.
2. I like going to Bodrum in summer…………………..it’s very lively.
3. I got up at 6 this morning ……………had my breakfast out in the garden.
4. Sorry, I can’t come to see you today ……….I’m very busy.
5. It’s a difficult job, I work a lot ………………...the pay is very good.
6. We don’t have enough money to go out ……………….we’ll stay at home.
7. We couldn’t hear the phone ……………………there was a big noise in the room.
8. That dress is beautiful …………………….it’s very expensive.
II. Join the following sentences with and, so, but, because
1.Our neighbours were angry. My brother's friends made a lot of noise.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.There is a big dog in the garden. I can't go in. I'm afraid of dogs.
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3.The car stopped in front of the bank. Three men got out of it.
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4.Please give me some advice. I don’t know what to do.
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5.We were ready to get on the train. It didn’t stop.
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6.She was out when I called. I left a message.
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7.She went straight back home after the film. She didn’t want to be late.
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8.I’ve always wanted to live in a big city. My parents prefer to live out in the country.
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9.The letter was lost. The postman delivered it to the wrong address.
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III. Rewrite the following sentences as indicated.
1-Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2-In spite of being in a hurry, I didn’t forget to lock the door.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3-Despite the rain, they went to the football match.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4-Although I wasn’t hungry, I ate the cake.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5- Despite hating rock music, she went to the concert.
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6- Although it was snowing, they went shopping.
In spite of…………………………………………………………………………………………………….____.
IV. Rewrite the sentences using the linking word given.
e.g.: Although it was raining, we went outside. In spite of the rain, we went outside.

1. He didn’t like Maths, but he studied a lot for the test. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t like Maths, but he studied a lot for the test. (however)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. In spite of not having much time, I visited a lot of places. (although) _____________________
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4. She was quite happy although she was unable to show it. (in spite of)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The students spoke loudly despite knowing that the teacher would be angry. (even though)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I had a terrible headache, but I still read until 1 a.m. (despite)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. In spite of the fact that he is short of money, he lent some to his friend. (but)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Despite having already seen the movie, but she went to see it again. (however)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Jim won the competition although he fell over. (in spite of)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE.
1 - He’s got a very good memory, therefore he never needs to write anything down. (due to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 - It was such a beautiful day, so we decided to have a picnic. (since)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3 - Lack of practising sports and overeating can result in heart disease. ( the result of )
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4 - Since he loves music so much, he decided to go to a conservatory. ( Therefore )
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5- Ben was sent to hospital because he had eaten some poisonous food. (because of)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6 - Sam couldn´t join the club because she was too young. (due to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7 - My sister hasn’t eaten any chocolate and ice-cream lately because she is on a diet. (accordingly)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONNECTOR.
1. I had a fever, because / so I stayed in bed.
2. Since / so I was very tired, I stayed in bed.
3. I was very tired, as / therefore I stayed in bed.
4. He had three disciplinary processes. As a result, / Because he was expelled from school.
5. He left earlier therefore/ because he had to go to the dentist.
6. She was crying and as / so I decided to help her out.
7. I knew she was very vulnerable at the moment and therefore/ because I said nothing about her parents.
8. As / so she had left earlier, she couldn’t have seen him
9. She was well aware of the consequences, as / therefore I see no reason to change the rules.
VI. Use the linkers in brackets to rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning.
1. Paul said he didn’t love Sally. We didn’t believe him (ALTHOUGH).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I want to make a potato omelette for dinner. I need some potatoes and eggs (SO AS TO).
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3. Mum got really angry. Nobody at home remembered it was her birthday yesterday (SO).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Carol won’t play tennis tomorrow. She has sprained her ankle (DUE TO).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. We’d better take the coat. It may get cold this evening (IN CASE).
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6. In spite of cooking very well, Mary prefers eating out (EVEN THOUGH).
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7. Sue was grounded. She got very bad marks at school (BECAUSE OF).
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8. I’m going to check my essay again. I don’t want to make any mistakes (NOT TO).
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9. I lent Peter my keys. He had lost his (SO)
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10. You’ll never succeed. You don’t do your best (UNLESS).
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11. He arrived late at the airport. Patrick missed his flight to New York (SINCE).
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12. Our flight was late. We could go on board (OWING TO).
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