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This worksheet focuses on connectives, which are words or phrases that link ideas in writing. It includes definitions, types of connectives with examples, and various exercises for understanding and using connectives in sentences. The document aims to enhance writing skills by teaching how to effectively use linking words.

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connectives worksheet

This worksheet focuses on connectives, which are words or phrases that link ideas in writing. It includes definitions, types of connectives with examples, and various exercises for understanding and using connectives in sentences. The document aims to enhance writing skills by teaching how to effectively use linking words.

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📘 Worksheet: Connectives (Linking Words)

✍️Part A: Understanding Connectives

Definition:
Connectives are words or phrases that link ideas, sentences, or paragraphs together. They help
writing flow logically and smoothly.

🔗 Types of Connectives with Examples

Type Purpose Examples


Add more
Addition and, also, as well as, moreover, furthermore, in addition
information
but, however, although, whereas, on the other hand, even
Contrast Show differences
though
Show reason or
Cause/Effect because, so, therefore, as a result, thus, since
result
Time/Sequence Show time or order then, next, after that, meanwhile, eventually, before
Comparison Show similarity like, similarly, in the same way, just as
Condition Show a condition if, unless, provided that, even if
Show intention or
Purpose so that, in order to, for the purpose of
goal

✏️Part B: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Connectives

Choose a suitable connective from the box:

(however, so that, although, because, and, unless, then, in addition)

1. I studied hard for the test, __________ I wanted to get a good grade.
2. He didn’t go to the party __________ he was feeling sick.
3. She is very friendly, __________ she’s helpful too.
4. I’ll call you at 6, __________ you don’t answer, I’ll leave a message.
5. I woke up late; __________, I still managed to reach on time.
6. We went to the museum, __________ we had lunch at a nearby café.
7. You must water the plants regularly, __________ they will dry up.
8. He exercises daily __________ he can stay fit.
🔄 Part C: Join the Sentences Using a Suitable Connective

Write the new sentence using a linking word (choose from: because, but, so, although, and,
when).

1. She was tired. She went to the gym.


➡️_______________________________________________________
2. It was raining. We decided to stay inside.
➡️_______________________________________________________
3. I like chocolate. I don’t eat too much of it.
➡️_______________________________________________________
4. He missed the bus. He woke up late.
➡️_______________________________________________________
5. I was watching TV. My mom came home.
➡️_______________________________________________________

🧠 Part D: Choose the Best Connective

Circle the best connective to complete each sentence.

1. I wanted to go to the park, (so / but / because) it started raining.


2. We stayed home (because / although / and) it was a public holiday.
3. She enjoys reading novels (in addition / even though / unless) she also likes poetry.
4. He studied hard, (but / so / unless) he passed with flying colors.
5. (Although / Because / So) she was sick, she came to school.

📝 Part E: Your Own Sentences

Write your own sentence using each of the connectives below:

1. Although: _______________________________________________________
2. Because: ________________________________________________________
3. So that: _________________________________________________________
4. However: ________________________________________________________
5. In addition: ______________________________________________________

🔄 Part F: Rewrite Using Connectives


Join the following sentences using an appropriate connective (e.g., because, although, if, but, so,
and, while, as soon as, etc.).

1. He didn’t wear a coat. He was cold.


➡️____________________________________________________________
2. She is smart. She is hardworking.
➡️____________________________________________________________
3. The traffic was heavy. We arrived on time.
➡️____________________________________________________________
4. I will go to the beach. It doesn’t rain.
➡️____________________________________________________________
5. The teacher explained the topic. The students still looked confused.
➡️____________________________________________________________
6. He fell off his bike. He didn’t get hurt.
➡️____________________________________________________________
7. I studied very hard. I passed the exam.
➡️____________________________________________________________
8. They went home. The movie ended.
➡️____________________________________________________________

🌐 Part G: Match the Sentence Halves

Draw a line to match the beginning of the sentence with the correct ending.

A B
1. I took my umbrella A. because I was tired.
2. He left the party early B. so that I wouldn’t get wet.
3. She can play the piano C. although I was nervous.
4. I gave the speech D. and she can also play the guitar.
5. I stayed home E. but he didn’t say goodbye.

🧩 Part H: Identify the Connective and Its Function

Read the sentence and underline the connective. Then, write what kind of connective it is (e.g.,
contrast, cause, addition, time).

1. I wanted to go outside, but it was too hot. → ___________________________


2. She worked hard because she wanted to win. → ___________________________
3. We ate dinner and watched a movie. → ___________________________
4. Although it was late, he continued to study. → ___________________________
5. We will leave when the rain stops. → ___________________________

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