Linking words and vocab

Nominalization

100

Change the verb achieve to a noun 

Create a sentence 

achievement

They were awarded for all of their achievements. 

His greatest achievement was creating his own company.

200

Change the verb assess to a noun

Create a sentence

assessment

They had to finish the assessment before writing the report.

The assessment showed that there was something wrong. 

300

Change the verb assume to a noun

Create a sentence

assumption

You should not make an assumption before you get to know someone. 

400

Change the verb create to a noun

Create a sentence

creation

The girl made a wonderful creation. 

500

Change the verb distribute to a noun. 

Create a sentence

distribution

There was a mistake in the distribution of goods. 

Multiple Meaning words

100

Watch 

Something you wear

To look at something 

200

Chest 

The front of your body

Something that stores things (like treasure!)

300

Ship

A big boat

To send something from one place to another

400

Right

A direction

To be correct

500

Coat

Something you wear to keep warm

To cover something 

Consequence words

100

Create a sentence using the word "so"

I showed up late to school so I got detention. 

200

Create a sentence using the words "as a result."

I didn't study for my test. As a result, I got a bad grade. 

300

Create a sentence using the word "eventually"

If you are rude to someone, eventually they are going to stop talking to you. 

400

Create a sentence using the word "consequently"

I didn't set my alarm clock the night before. Consequently, I didn't wake up on time for work.

500

Create a sentence using the word "therefore"

I was sick; therefore, I could not go to the concert.

Contrast words

100

Create a sentence using the word "however"

Jason wanted to play football; however, he was hurt so he couldn't play. 

200

Create a sentence using the word "Even though"

Even though I don't like math, I'm really good at it. 

300

Create a sentence using the word "Although"

Although I didn't study, I got a 90 on the quiz. 

400

Create a sentence using the word "In spite of"

In spite of the rain, I rode my bike to school. 

500

Create a sentence using the word "despite"

She managed to get to work, despite the snow. 

Reason

100

Create a sentence using the word "because"

I don't have any dogs because I'm afraid of them. 

200

Create a sentence using the word "due to"

The game was cancelled due to the weather.

300

Create a sentence using the word "in order to"

In order to get a good grade you need to study. 

400

Create a sentence using the word "led to"

The disagreements led to a war. 

500

Create a sentence using the word "since"

I haven't gotten any mail since I changed my address.