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    This document provides examples of linking words and their uses in writing. It lists common linking words and matches them to categories like addition, comparison, concession, contrast, reason, result, and summary. Exercises include choosing the correct linking word, providing the appropriate linking word, and joining sentences using linking words. The document aims to help writers effectively connect ideas and information using transitional words and phrases.

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    This document provides examples of linking words and their uses in writing. It lists common linking words and matches them to categories like addition, comparison, concession, contrast, reason, result, and summary. Exercises include choosing the correct linking word, providing the appropriate linking word, and joining sentences using linking words. The document aims to help writers effectively connect ideas and information using transitional words and phrases.

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    This document provides examples of linking words and their uses in writing. It lists common linking words and matches them to categories like addition, comparison, concession, contrast, reason, result, and summary. Exercises include choosing the correct linking word, providing the appropriate linking word, and joining sentences using linking words. The document aims to help writers effectively connect ideas and information using transitional words and phrases.

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    This document provides examples of linking words and their uses in writing. It lists common linking words and matches them to categories like addition, comparison, concession, contrast, reason, result, and summary. Exercises include choosing the correct linking word, providing the appropriate linking word, and joining sentences using linking words. The document aims to help writers effectively connect ideas and information using transitional words and phrases.

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    Writing Development: Linking Words Mr.

    Yassine Hicham

    I. Match the linking words below with what they are used for:

    1. 1.To add information a. Although, But, Yet, However, Despite, Inspite of, Even if
    2. 2.To make comparison b. As a consequence, Therefore, So, Thus, Because of this..
    3. 3.To make concession c. In brief, In short, To sum up, All in all, In conclusion, finally..
    4. 4.To show contrast d. For instance, As an example, Such as, For example, Like.
    5. 5.To give reasons e. Whereas, While, In contrast, On the contrary / other hand.
    6. 6.To show results f. Since, Because, For this end, For this reason, thanks to...
    7. 7.To summarise g. Equally, Likewise, In the same way, All the same
    8. 8.To provide examples h. And, Moreover, Next, In addition, Furthermore, Besides

    II. Choose the correct linking word.


    1. Zahra got an award...............she was the first to fight illiteracy in her village.
    (although-as a result-because)
    2. ....................The school is far away, she attends all classes.
    (although-but-because)
    3. Her parents were illiterate................., they didnt send her to school when she was young.
    (also-consequently-however)
    4. She studied in difficult conditions......................., she got higher marks.
    (as well-however- since)
    5. Zahra studies many subjects....................math, Arabic, and French.
    (and-so-such as)
    III. Provide the appropriate linking word from the chart in Exercise 1:

    1. Peter couldnt go to school yesterday he was very sick.


    2. . the rain, I didnt go shopping.
    3. Mrs. Smith is a hardworking woman, she is not beloved by her colleagues.
    4. James did his best to be well prepared for the final test;.., he didnt pass it.
    5. I took intensive courses. improve my English
    6. his generous help, I managed to do the exercises in due time.
    7. Maria prefers playing tennis,.............Paula likes playing basketball.
    8. My parents have visited many European counties . France, Spain, Portugal and England.
    9. Many people throw rubbish in green spaces. ., the environment becomes polluted.
    10. ..the importance of education, many parents dont send their children to school.

    IV. Join these sentences using the linking words between brackets.

    1. Everyone played well. We lost the game. (however)


    2. He is very rich. He has an ordinary car. (but)
    3. He got up late. He missed his flight. (so)
    4. The weather was bad. We enjoyed our trip. (although)
    5. Tom is sick. He went to work. (despite)
    6. He didnt come to work. He was sick. (because of)

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