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NAME: …………………………………………………….. DATE: …………………………………………………………………………………….

LINKING WORDS – WORKSHEET

1. Choose 'however', 'although' or 'despite'.

1. Despite the rain, we still went to the park.

2. Although it was raining, we still went to the park.

3. It was raining. However, we still went to the park.

4. John bought the watch, despite the fact that it was expensive.

5. John bough the watch. However, it was expensive.

6. Although it was expensive, John bought the watch.

7. I finished the homework. It, however, wasn't easy.

8. I finished the homework, although it wasn't easy!

9. Despite the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework.

10. She went for a long walk, despite being cold.

11. Although she was cold, she went for a long walk.

12. She was cold. She went for a long walk, however.

13. The restaurant has a good reputation. However, the food was terrible.

14. Despite the restaurant's good reputation, the food was terrible.

15. Although the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

2. Complete the following letter with the correct linking word:

Dear Jane,

It's wonderful to hear from you. Of course I remember you, ALTHOUGH it's been over ten years since or last meeting.
Who gave you my address? It was great to learn a bit about you and your family. You asked what I'm doing at the
moment, SO here's some of my news.

First of all - I married John! I know you never liked him very much, SO you'll probably be pleased to hear that we're now
divorced. HOWEVER, we still see each other a lot BECAUSE we have two children. The twins are now six and they're
good boys, ALTHOUGH of course, they're sometimes a bit difficult to handle.

We moved from Birmingham BECAUSE I didn't want the boys to grow up in a big city. Now, we live in an old farmhouse
in Wales. It's really beautiful BUT it's expensive to look after BECAUSE it's so old. ALTHOUGH John still lives in
Birmingham, he often visits and the boys always spend part of their holidays with him.

I know you're busy BUT I'd love to see you again. Maybe you can come over and meet my new husband. Yes, I'm married
again. Do you remember Harry King ? ALTHOUGH I could never get on with him when we were young, we somehow fell
in love. We got married a year ago.
I can't wait to hear more of your news, SO write very soon.

3. Linking Words of Reason - Choose the correct word or phrase in brackets.

USING LINKING WORDS TO SHOW REASON

We use linking words to join ideas together when we're talking or writing. Sometimes we want to show that one thing
happened because of another thing. We can use linking words like 'because' or 'since' or 'due to' to do this.

Words (or groups of words) that are followed by a clause

We can use these words at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. They are used in front of a clause (a clause has
at least a subject and a verb that agrees with the subject). They go before the reason. If they are at the beginning of the
sentence, we put a comma in the middle to separate the clauses.

Because

 We cancelled the picnic because it was raining.

 Because it was raining, we cancelled the picnic.

As = pe masura ce, fiindca, intrucat

 We cancelled the picnic as it was raining.

 As it was raining, we cancelled the picnic.

Since = de vreme ce

 We cancelled the picnic since it was raining.

 Since it was raining, we cancelled the picnic.

For

We can also use 'for' to mean 'because'. This is very literary and we don't really use it in spoken English. 'For' can only go
in the middle of the two clauses. We often add a comma before it.

 We cancelled the picnic, for it was raining.

Words (or groups of words) that are followed by a noun

Because of + noun = datorita, din cauza, din pricina, ca rezultat

 We cancelled the picnic because of the rain.

 Because of the rain, we cancelled the picnic.

Due to + noun* = cuvenit, cauzat, datorat, care este dreptul cuiva

 We cancelled the picnic due to the rain.

 Due to the rain, we cancelled the picnic.

Owing to + noun = datorita, din cauza, in urma, prin forta imprejurarilor


 We cancelled the picnic owing to the rain.

 Owing to the rain, we cancelled the picnic.

1. We stayed inside because of the storm.

2. I wanted to stay longer since I was really enjoying the party.

3. Amanda stayed at home due to her illness.

4. Her lateness was due to a terrible traffic jam.

5. Since flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then.

6. As she hated cats, she wasn't happy when her husband bought three kittens.

7. John didn't go to work owing to his illness.

8. Because Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early.

9. Owing to his late night, John missed his train.

10. Lucy was very unhappy, for she missed James.

11. Due to the terrible weather, we decided not to walk home.

12. I was very happy with my present, as it was exactly what I wanted.

13. Keiko ordered her meal without meat, since she is a vegetarian.

14. I didn't want to leave as I was having a great time.

15. Luca bought the shoes since they were perfect.

16. We were late for the plane because of the traffic.

17. As it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat.

18. She couldn't come because she had to work.

19. Owing to its high price, we didn't rent the flat.

20. Because of his great cooking, we love going to dinner at Taka's house.

4. Form sentences using the following linking words:

Moreover =
on the other hand =
at least =
however =
besides =
firstly =
whereas =
then =
actually =
though

1. I had a terrible day at work and lost my umbrella too. I spoke to that nice guy who works in the coffee

shop at last!

2. Television turns people into lazy couch potatoes. , there are some educational programmes on.

3. , I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.

4. the film was a little boring, we still had a nice evening out.

5. I've always known Caroline as a mean person. , she lent me $10 yesterday without me having to ask twice!

6. I got up at 9 o'clock yesterday and had a cold shower. , I had breakfast and left for work.

7. My brother works in a large office I work on my own at home.

8. Why do you think I don't want to go out tonight. , I would be delighted to get out of the house.

9. You should go to university as it gives you a chance to meet so many new people. , it gives you the chance

to get important qualifications and get a better job.

10. I don't want to go to the football game. Football bores me and I don't want to pay $40 for a ticket. , look at

the weather! All that rain!

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