Linking Words
He studied diligently for the exam; __(1)__, he sought help from his tutor.
A. as a result
B. due to
C. such as
D. furthermore
D. furthermore
(1) Spot the IC in the sentence:
I visited the museum which had a fascinating collection of ancient artifacts.
I visited the museum which had a fascinating collection of ancient artifacts.
(1)
The _______(success)[___] establishment of protected areas will safeguard crucial habitats for endangered species.
successful [adj.]
(1)
The plane __________(leave) to New York in an hour.
will leave/will be leaving
(1) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English:
有時候努力工作會帶來成功。(hard work, success)
There comes a time when hard work leads to success.
__(2)__ it was getting late, they decided to leave the party early.
A. Because of
B. Moreover
C. Despite
D. Since
D. Since
(2) Spot the DC in the sentence:
Since it was raining heavily, we decided to stay indoors.
Since it was raining heavily, we decided to stay indoors.
(2)
Students should _______(solution)[____] the problem using the methods they learned in class.
solve [v.]
(2)
John __________(scold) by his parents right now because he __________(steal) his neighbour's bike last night.
is being scolded
stole
(2) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English:
傳統紙質書將會有一天被電子書所取代。(printed books, e-books)
There comes a time when printed books will give way to e-books.
(3) Rewrite the sentences with the given linking words:
She is skilled in playing the piano. She is skilled in playing the violin. [as well as]
She is skilled in playing the piano as well as the violin.
(3) State the sentence type:
After the storm had ended, they returned to their homes when the authority told them to do so.
Complex Sentence
(3)
Antelopes are ________(value)[___] for their beauty and ecological significance.
valuable [adj.]
(3)
Mary __________(take) part in theatre production before she __________(make) her first appearance in TV drama in 2002.
had taken
made
(3) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English:
只有當人類和大自然和諧相處時，社會才能變得更好。
Only when humans live in harmony with nature can society become better.
(4) Rewrite the sentences with the given linking words:
She bought a new phone. She wanted stay connected with her family. [so that]
She bought a new phone so that she could stay connected with her family.
(4) State the sentence type:
When I was about to leave the house, I realised I forgot my keys, but luckily my mom had a spare set.
Compound-Complex Sentence
(4)
It’s amazing what you can achieve when you clearly and ______(authority)[___] insist.
authoritatively [adv.]
(4)
I __________(take) many photos over the years and __________(try) different techniques since I __________(be) 6 years old.
have taken
tried
was
(4) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English:
大雨不僅會導致水浸，還會破壞動物的避難所。
Not only will/does heavy rain lead to floods, but it will also damage(s) the shelters of animals.
(5) Rewrite the sentences with the given linking words:
The new technology improves life quality and innovates the scientific field. [Furthermore]
The new technology improves life quality. Furthermore, it innovates the scientific field.
(5) State the sentence type:
The cat curled up on the soft cushion and fell asleep despite the surrounding noise.
Simple Sentence
(5)
Scientists _______(observant)[___] how deforestation is affecting wildlife for many years.
have observed [v.]
(5)
The bank __________(break) into last night and the alarm __________(ring). Luckily, nothing __________(steal). The police __________(investigate) the case currently.
was broken
rang
was stolen
is investigating
(5) Translate the following Chinese sentence into English:
政府開放了這些避難處去保護動物們免受攻擊。
The government opened these shelters to keep the animals safe from attacks.