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Circle the correct linking words/phrases
1. Mobile phones are expensive so/but they are convenient.

2. She is very generous and likes sharing. Since/on the other hand she can be
moody at times.
3. Growing your own vegetables is cheaper than buying them. Even though/what’s
more, home grown vegetables are tastier.
4. Many young children are taught computer skills at school. As a result/despite,
they have a better chance of finding a job.
5. I admire Jack because/therefore he found happiness in both her professional and
private life.
6. Air travel is the most expensive form of transport. All in all/ however, it is faster.
Read the extract and fill in the correct linking words from the list below
For example What is more As a result On the other hand
Watching films at the cinema has many advantages. To begin with, modern cinemas are
equipped with the latest technology. ----------------- films have better picture and sound
quality. ------------------, you can see all the latest films as soon as they are released.
---------------------------, going to the cinema has certain drawbacks. ----------------, the

price of the tickets can be expensive and cinemas are often crowded.
Choose the correct linking word/phrase to join sentences
1. Simon failed the exam. He had not studied enough. (Since/while)

Since Simon had not studied enough, he failed the exam.
2. Ordering take-away food is very convenient. It can be rather expensive.
(although/such as)
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3. Aaron wanted to go to the football match. His mother wouldn’t let him.
(therefore/but)
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4. Adventure holidays can be quite exciting. They can be rather dangerous.
(but/and)
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5. It started getting cold. I put on a jumper. (as/so)
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6. The hairdresser said it was perfectly safe. The chemicals in the dye made my hair
green. (even though/also)
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Replace the linking words/phrases in bold with synonymous ones from the list below
Despite as even though such as therefore
1. While I was walking home I saw an accident.

2. He was born in Poland so he can’t be Spanish.
3. Your mechanic took three days to fix my car, in spite of the fact that I required
only minor repairs.
4. There are many places to visit in Rome like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain
and the Pantheon.
5. Although Brian is allergic to dogs, he loves them.
Match the feelings to the reasons and make sentences
1. Homesick the city never sleeps

2. Pleased there’s more crime in the city
3. Unsafe because/as there are always new things to do
4. Disgusted I miss my friends and family
5. Excited there’s rubbish everywhere
Read the letter and underline the correct tenses in bold
Dear Sharon
How are you? Sorry I am taking/have taken so long to write, but I’ve been busy settling
in. anyway, I thought I’d drop/I’ve dropped you a line to let you know how I am getting
on here.
London is a really exciting city with millions of things to do. There’s so much to choose
from, I sometimes find it hard to make up my mind where to go. Although I still didn’t
get/ haven’t got used to the traffic, the noise and the huge crowds, I think it’s a great city.
I like living here now, but I sometimes feel homesick as I miss lots of things about my
village. I’ll never/ don’t forget the beautiful countryside and stony cottages. Living in the
city means I can’t go for walk by the sea. Most of all, I miss my friends, especially you.
We always were having/ had great time together, did not we/ have not we?
Well, that’s all my news for now. Please write back and let me know about what you were
/ have been up to since I have heard/ heard from you last. Say “hi” to Tom and Joana,
too. I promise I will come back and visit all of you as soon as I can.
Lots of love,
Caroline

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Circle the correct linking words/phrases

1. Mobile phones are expensive so/but they are convenient.

For example What is more As a result On the other hand

---------------------------, going to the cinema has certain drawbacks. ----------------, the

Choose the correct linking word/phrase to join sentences

1. Simon failed the exam. He had not studied enough. (Since/while)

Despite as even though such as therefore

1. While I was walking home I saw an accident.

Match the feelings to the reasons and make sentences

1. Homesick the city never sleeps

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