Linking Words I
________ she's really a stage actor, Saoirse likes making films, too.
Although / Even though / Though
They had to choose him ______ he was the coach's nephew.
because / since / as
Someone stole my phone yesterday.
My phone was stolen (by someone) yesterday.
"I'll make more of an effort," Pamela said.
Pamela said (that) she would make more of an effort.
"What's the answer to number one?" Masiosare asked.
Masiosare asked what the answer to number one was.
Dominic was given the part ______ though he had no experience in theater acting.
even
I hadn't done my homework, ______ I didn't understand Tim's lesson.
so
The police have finally arrested the mass murderer.
The mass murderer has finally been arrested (by the police).
"I promised to work harder," Rigoberta said.
Rigoberta said (that) she had promised to work harder.
"Where the heck are the scissors?" Ruth asked.
Ruth asked where the heck the scissors were.
In ________ of the heavy snow, we still left for New York that evening.
spite
I hadn't seen the horrible news about the earthquake. ________ , I didn't understand why my mom called me to make sure I was ok.
Therefore / As a result / Consequently
That cute dog is following Sharen.
Sharen is being followed by that cute dog.
"Can I show you my stamp collection?" asked Billy.
Billy asked (me) if he could show me his stamp collection.
"When did your London term start?" Betty asked me.
Betty asked me when my London term had started.
_______ to the horrible traffic, we arrived at our destination two hours late.
Due
I've been training every day _______ to be really fit for the competition.
in order / so as
My barber cut my hair last Friday. (Causative)
Last Friday, I got/had my hair cut.
"I have already denied my role in the crime!" Rich claimed.
Rich claimed (that) he had already denied his role in the crime.
"Will there be enough Frutsis for my friends?" Timoteo asked.
Timoteo asked if there would be enough Frutsis for his friends.
________ of her talent and years of hard work, Brie Larson won the Oscar for Best Actress for Room.
Because
He continued to work _______ having a temperature of 101 degrees.
despite / in spite of
Timmy's father has accused him of lying to his sister.
Timmy has been accused of lying to his sister.
"I had already arrived when Chuchito received the call," Angela said.
Angela said (that) she had already arrived when Chuchito had received the call.
"Did I buy the right tickets?" Lolita asked herself.
Lolita asked herself if/whether she had bought the right tickets.