LINKING WORDS

A) Read the sentences underline the correct liking words and match them
with the pictures:

1. He went to lie down because / so that he was ill.

2. It was Marks birthday, so / for example he gave a party.
3. The car was very fast; however / while it is very expensive.
4. I washed the dishes despite / while Mary was watching TV.
5. He screamed when / then he heard a terrible noise.
6. In order to / although Sam is young, he is very sensible.
7. He phoned home in case / in order to tell his mother what happened.
8. She began making dinner as soon as / while she got home.

B ) Match column A with column B to make correct sentences:

a) after she had collected her things.

1. John phoned Mary b) So they made a fire.
2. Mary called a taxi c) but she wasnt at home.
3. Fred was dismissed d) I dont think she isnt the right person for the
4. They were feeling cold
5. Although I prefer Carol job.
6. I made an sandwich e) because he was always late for work.
f) because I was hungry.
Link the two sentences using the words in brackets:

a) Susan cleaned the window. Lucy washed the floor. (while)

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b) She put on the coat. She went to school. (then)

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c) John missed the bus. He arrived to school on time. (although)

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d) She went to the doctor. She was feeling ill. ( because)

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e) It was cold. They made a fire. ( so)

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f) He brushed his teeth. He went to bed. (before)

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D) Complete the sentences with one of the following linking words.

and- so- but then before after- because

a) I got out the car ____________ walked.

b) The weather was very nice ____________ went to the beach.
c) ____________ we went to bed, I locked all doors.
d) The boy was wet and cold, ____________ he wasnt hurt.
e) we turned off the lights and ____________ left the room.
f) I had a shower ____________ we had played tennis.
g) My mother took me to the hospital ____________ accident.