Functions of Linking Words
Which linking phrase adds a similar point to an argument: in addition or on the contrary?
In addition
I like English ___ I practise it every day.
And
I like tea but coffee too.
Find the mistake.
I like tea and coffee, too.
What is the function of moreover?
Adding information
I was hungry, ___ I made a sandwich. (so / although)
So
Which linker shows an unexpected contrast: nevertheless or consequently?
Nevertheless
She stayed at home ___ she was ill.
Because
Because I was tired, so I went to bed.”
Find the mistake
Because I was tired, I went to bed.
What is the function of nevertheless
Showing contrast or an unexpected result
She is intelligent. ___, she works very hard. (Moreover / Nevertheless)
Moreover
Which phrase introduces a specific example to support an argument: to illustrate or in summary?
To illustrate
___ it was raining, we went for a walk.
Although
It was cold, however we went outside.”
Find the mistake
It was cold. However, we went outside.
What is the function of consequently?
Showing a result or consequence
___ being expensive, the phone is very popular. (Despite / Although)
Despite
Which linker indicates that the second statement is a logical result of the first: accordingly or conversely?
Accordingly
He studied hard; ___, he passed the exam.
As a result
Despite he was tired, he continued working
Find the mistake
Although he was tired, he continued working.
What is the function of whereas?
Contrasting two people, things, or situations
Ali prefers tea, ___ his brother prefers coffee. (whereas / therefore)
Whereas
Which linker expresses a contrast between two ideas without necessarily showing that one is surprising: whereas or therefore?
Whereas
You can borrow my book ___ you return it tomorrow. (provided that / nevertheless)
Provided that
The weather was bad. Therefore we stayed home.”
Find the mistake
The weather was bad. Therefore, we stayed home.
What is the function of provided that?
Expressing a condition
He missed the bus. ___, he arrived late. (Consequently / In addition)
Consequently