Linkers (2)

A

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(word bank: while – whereas – unlike – because of – due to – since – therefore – as a result) 

__________ many teenagers use TikTok, some adults prefer Facebook.

• While many teenagers use TikTok, some adults prefer Facebook.

 

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1. __________ social media is popular, some people still prefer printed newspapers.

a) Therefore
b) While
c) Due to

b) While

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How has technology changed education?

Technology has changed education since students can learn online.

B

100

(word bank: while – whereas – unlike – because of – due to – since – therefore – as a result) 

__________ the 1990s, people watched traditional TV; today, many use streaming services.

Whereas in the 1990s, people watched traditional TV; today, many use streaming services.

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2. Many classes are online __________ advances in technology.

a) because of
b) unlike
c) whereas

a) because of

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whereas 

What are some differences between teenagers and adults in media use?

• Teenagers use social media more, whereas many adults prefer television.

C

100

(word bank: while – whereas – unlike – because of – due to – since – therefore – as a result)

__________ her sister, Maria prefers reading newspapers.

 Unlike her sister, Maria prefers reading newspapers. 

200

3. My brother likes action movies, __________ I prefer romantic films.

a) since
b) therefore
c) whereas

• c) whereas

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 because of 

Why do students learn English today?

• Students learn English because of academic and professional opportunities.

D

100

(word bank: while – whereas – unlike – because of – due to – since – therefore – as a result)

Schools use more technology __________ digital learning tools.

• Schools use more technology because of digital learning tools.

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4. Internet access improved; __________ online learning increased.

a) as a result
b) unlike
c) while

a) as a result

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while

How are newspapers and social media different?

• Newspapers provide printed information, while social media offers instant updates.

E

100

(word bank: while – whereas – unlike – because of – due to – since – therefore – as a result)

Technology has improved quickly; __________ communication is faster.

• Technology has improved quickly; therefore communication is faster.

200

Answer using at least one linker. because 

1. Do you prefer watching TV or streaming services? Why?

I prefer streaming services because they are more flexible.

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therefore

What happens when people spend too much time online?

1. People spend too much time online; therefore, they may become less active.