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Linking Words




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������� Linking words� are used to show relationships between ideas and sentences.

Linking words or phrases can be used to add ideas together, contrast them, or show the reason for something.

. Write a linking word. Use and for adding, but for contrasting�or because for showing a reason.

The pig is dirty��he was rolling in the mud.

The dog has a new house �a bone.

Jerry likes to play the guitar �he doesn't play very well.

Mrs. Taylor is happy��her house was sold.

The kids may not go out to play��it is rainning.

Isabella�likes to dance �sing.

She is 50 years old she looks much younger.

Mrs. Davies is stressed��she is very busy.

George wanted to buy a new shirt �it was too expensive.

Patrick�is smart �has a nice smile.

The bag is full of candy��it is Halloween.

Nicole wants to go home �she still has a lot of work to do.

- Select the correct alternative.
1. Alix loves the Beatles �her brother prefers The Cure.
2. Enzo couldn't go out to play �he was sick.
3. Caroline can play the violin �the guitar.
4. Mrs. Williams can't sleep �her husband snores loudly.
5. Dad works hard �his salary is not very good.
6. Last year�Tiffany went to Paris �London.
7. We couldn't go to the beach �of the rain.
8. Phillip wants to go surfing �he needs to study.
9. My neighbour fixed his sidewalk �he wanted to prevent accidents.
10. The sea was very cold �my older brother went swimming.