LINKERS AND CONNECTORS. 1. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE LINKER

LINKERS AND CONNECTORS

PURPOSE		EXAMPLES
RESULT	So Consequently / As a result / Therefore So / Such (a)........... that	It was late, so I decided to take a taxi home. His wife left him. As a result, he became very depressed. The storm was so terrible that the roofs were ripped off. He was such a handsome man that she fell in love immediately.
CAUSE AND REASON	Because / Since / As Because of / Due to	Since we arrived late, all the best seats had been taken. We were unable to go by train because of the rail strike.
CONTRAST	Although / Even though / But Despite / In spite of However / Nevertheless/ On the other hand	Although the car is old, it is still reliable. Despite / In spite of the rain, I went for a walk. Buying a house is expensive. However, it is a good investment.
TIME	When / While / After / Before / As soon as / Until / By the time	WhileI was driving home, I saw a terrible accident. He went out afterhe had finished work.
ADDITION	And In addition / Furthermore / Moreover / Besides In addition to / As well as Also / Too	I don´ t feel like going out tonight. Besides, there is a good film on. She writes novels. In addition, she alsowrites poetry. They robbed a bank as well asa post office. They adore Indian food. I like Indian food, too.
PURPOSE	In order (not) to / So as (not) to + inf So that + subject + modal verb + inf	Anita phoned me in order to recommend a film she had just seen. I left early so that I would meet Dan at the cinema on time.

1. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE LINKER

................................ their parents opposition, Tom and Ann decided to get married.
We’ll leave the note on the table………………………. he can see it.
..................................... I have a great respect for him, I don´ t particularly like him.
Tim isn´ t suitable for the job. He´ s too old. ...................................., he isn´ t interested.
................................... there are no more questions to discuss, we can finish the meeting.
Brian is leaving the company.................................... his age.
The sweater was.................. big.................... I couldn’t wear it.
He worked for the same company all his life................................... he retired.
Linkers are quite difficult to learn. ............................., they are worth studying.
The temperature in Saudi Arabia can reach 50º C. ....................... , a lot of business is done early in the day.
I failed the exam precisely................................ I didn´ t have time to study.
John, ............................ you speak French, I wondered if I could ask you some words.
Nora eats green vegetables.................................... they are good for her health.
It was............................ wonderful view............................... we were left speechless.
........................... the teacher was out of the class, some pupils wrote a message on the board.
There´ s time to get a sandwich from the cafeteria............................. the next class begins.
The president was very unpopular. ..........................., . his resignation did not come as a surprise.
Tim has to go to the dentist................................. an infected tooth.
I didn’t tell you…………………………. Make you angry.
It was................................ good cake....... I couldn’t help eating it.
I´ ll look after the children........................... you are making dinner.
She walked carefully................................ the streets were covered in ice.
.................................. he lost a lot of blood, he is in stable condition.
She went to the supermarket …………………buy an ice- cream.
I understand your point of view. ........................, I don´ t agree with it.
You know what is in the letter, ........................ I won´ t read it to you.
He raised his voice …………………he could be heard.
....................... we are here, let’s enjoy ourselves.
The rent for the building was reasonable. ................................., the location was perfect.
He sat down …………. ……he would have a rest.

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