Linking Words Practice 1

We can connect ideas ​ (a)   sentences using a variety of linking words. This helps make our speech or writing more ​ (b)   .

• between
• organised, clear and readable
• in front of
• confusing
• after

Answer explanation

We usually put these linking words at the ​ (a)   of a new sentence and ​ (b)   from the rest of the sentence with ​ (c)   .

• beginning
• separate them
• a comma
• middle
• together
• a period
• end
• in between

Touch or Click THREE linking words in this text that are used to show contrast.

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Touch or Click THREE linking words in this text that are used to add information.

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Touch or Click TWO linking words in this text that are used to express results.

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Touch or Click ONE linking word in this text that are used to make generalisations.

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Touch or Click ONE linking word in this text that are used to sum up.

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These linking words are usually put...

• at the beginning of a sentence.

• in the middle of a sentence.

• at the end of a sentence.

• in a new sentence.

These linking word are all followed by a...

• full stop [ . ]

• a speech mark [ " ]

• a comma [ , ]

• a paragraph

Find the linking word that also can come in the middle of a sentence.