LINKING WORDS

1. 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 Mark´s 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.

1. John phoned Mary

2. Mary called a taxi

3. Fred was dismissed

4. They were feeling cold

5. Although I prefer Carol

6. I made an sandwich

1. after she had collected her things.

2. So they made a fire.

3. but she wasn´t at home.

4. I don´t think she isn´t the right person for the job.

5. because he was always late for work.

6. because I was hungry.

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

Link the two sentences using the words in brackets:

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

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

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

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

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

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6. 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

1. I got out the car ____________ walked.

2. The weather was very nice ____________ went to the beach.

3. ____________ we went to bed, I locked all doors.

4. The boy was wet and cold, ____________ he wasn´t hurt.

5. we turned off the lights and ­ ____________ left the room.

6. I had a shower ­ ____________ we had played tennis.

7. My mother took me to the hospital ____________ accident.