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Linking Words – Mixed Review 1 Linking words are used to connect two or more ideas within a sentence, and are used in both oral and written English. Different linking words have different functions, such as adding information, showing a contrasting idea, summing up or putting things into sequence. Here we will look at some linking words with different functions. 1. Read these example sentences which us linking words. A. We've been all over Europe on holidays. For instance, last year we went to Bulgaria and Italy. B. John didn't study at all this year and has consequently failed nearly every exam. C. There are lots of reasons why we broke up but, in a nutshell, it's because he was lazy. D. I don't want balloons or flowers at my wedding. Furthermore, I won't require any bridesmaids. E. It wasn't because of the rain that we cancelled the picnic, there was another reason. F. Lastly, I also don't want you going to the party because of location – it's too far away. 2. Now match the linking word to the description of that words function. Furthermore

Giving an example

For instance

Summarising

Lastly

To give a reason

In a nutshell

Giving a result

Because of

To add information

Consequently

To put ideas into sequence

3. Read the sentences and fill the gap with one of the six linking words listed above. A. I've told this story so many times that I don't really want to repeat it again. So all I'll say is that, _________________, we had a huge fight and now we aren't speaking. B. Didn't you know that Ron is basically a vegetarian? _________________, he won't eat beef, pork, chicken, lamb or fish, but he occasionally has a slice of turkey at Christmas. C. I think I've made my standpoint clear enough, but _________________, there's one more thing I want to say which I think will convince you. D. _________________ all the extra customers we had in the run up to Christmas, we could afford to give everyone a decent bonus in their pay packet this month. E. Shh, try to be a little quieter. Your dad really went to town last night at the work party and has _________________ got a rotten hangover this morning, so keep it down. F. I don't want a new dress because they're all so badly made these days – something antique will probably last longer. _________________, getting something second hand will be a lot cheaper! 4. Read through this paragraph and fill the gaps with the linking words _________________ the fact that we are pressed for time, I'm going to explain my plans in brief – we'll sort out the details later. So _________________, I was thinking of doing a sort of fruit platter for the main dessert. _________________, we could get some bananas, pineapples, grapes and melons – I think we could arrange them quite nicely. _________________ ,it's something a bit healthier after the main course of steak, don't you agree? I've heard that there was a bad harvest and so the price of fruit has _________________ risen, but there is nothing we can do about that. _________________, what do you think about crockery? Should we serve this with plates or bowls?