This is a list of linking words divided by category. She felt down because however she was absentminded 2. Our plane arrived on time in spite of the delay during takeoff. Con002 conjunctions and linking words intermediate.
Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Worksheets are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Try these quizzes to test your use of linking words for. Although it was raining, we still went to the park. In english we use several different kinds of words to connect clauses and words together. Linking words rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning in spite of being the market leader the company went bankrupt. Prepositions can be used to connect a noun with another word in the sentence.
We could not attend the meeting because the train was delayed. Ejercicios linking words free download as word doc. Connectors linking words conectores en ingles, ejercicios. Write in the best word out of the choices given to go into each of these spaces. Transitions and linking words exercises for writing students. In general, we are satisfied with your performance. Gapfill exercises help clarify if students understand the meanings and differences between various transitions. This ws consists of 2 exercises to revise rephrasing with linking words. Conjunctions and linking words pdf worksheets english. Two simple exercises for students to practise the use of conjunctions so, and, but, as although.
Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car. John bought the watch, despite the fact that it was expensive. Although some of these words have already been mentioned as sentence connectors, they can also be used to develop coherence within a paragraph, that is linking one idea argument to another. Transitions and linking words exercises for writing students eslflow transitionalconnectingandlinkingwordsexercises. If you lose your linking words for the exam, you can. Gapfill exercises help clarify if students understand the meanings and subtle differences between various transitions. And sentence writing exercises challenge the students grammar and writing skills. While and whereas are usually used between two complete phrases. Addition this exercise looks at words and expressions like moreover, in addition etc. Conjunctions english grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. These linking words are the same, and they are followed by a noun or a gerund ing form of the verb, which can function as a noun.
The conjunctions and and but can be used to join two statements. I am not quite sure what time i will arrive, maybe half past eight or a quarter to nine. Learn an extensive list of linking words and phrases in english with video and esl printable worksheet to impro. Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you. Connectors and linking words exercises for esl and ielts. Activity 1choose the right linking word of each sentence 1. If linking words start a sentence, they are followed by a comma. This exercise will give you the chance to practise some of the common linking words and expressions that are used to express contrast. The new supermarket is so much cheaper than the one in john street. If you lose your linking words for the exam, you can download them again from here. Exercises on connectors contrast exercise 1 fill in. Here are some more prepositions, conjunctions and adverbs used in academic writing, but this time. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given, so that they have the same meaning a joseph never helped with the housework. Linking words, connecting words in english with list and.
Common linking verbs include is, am, are, was, were. Linking verbs link the subject to information about the subject. This exercise will give you practice in expressing purpose or reason. Coordination and subordination conjunctions in english. Linking words worksheet 2 join the following pair of sentences using the words given. Conjunctions join two clauses in one sentence adverbsadverbial phrases join two sentences because of, due to.
Prepositions pdf worksheets for english language learners upper intermediate level b2. Word sorting exercises teach the different types of transitions. Teaching ideas for linking words, signal words,transitions and conjunctions. When they are used to connect two clauses, a semicolon is used at the end of the first clause, and a comma is often used after the linking word s. Linking words c1 level p e 5 linking words preposition the prepositions in and at at is used. Conjunctions english grammar today cambridge dictionary. This exercise looks at words and expressions like moreover, in addition etc.
Linking words although, because, but, so grammarnet. For example, conjunctions can be used to connect two clauses or words. Linking words b1 level p e 5 use in to specify that someone or something is inside of a place, or to say what country, city, or district something is located in. Word sorting exercises teach the types of transitions. Understanding transitions is essential for anyone who aims to be a good writer. In these worksheets, students classify verbs as linking verbs or action verbs. Review how to use despite, however and although here.
This is an exercise that focuses on linking words and phrases. Two exercises to practise their use of linking words. Home page grammar exercises advanced linking words. Spanish conjunctions linking words teaching resources. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence using the words given a very little of the remaining stock sold, despite the low prices. Fill in all the gaps, then press check to check your answers. Linking words english grammar exercises fill in the correct connectives. Transitions provide greater cohesion by making it more explicit or signaling how ideas relate to one another. Sentence writing exercises challenge the students writing skills. Everybody had heard of einstein, but hardly anyone.
Print off this page to keep as a reference of useful linking words and phrases. Linking words are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. Try these quizzes to test your use of linking words for the. Intermediate english exercise linking words created by anonyme 05092007 with the test builder.
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