Part II Activity: Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets We have not received payment for your last bill. Consequently, you are being sent a reminder. (since) You are being sent a reminder ____________________.

since we have not received payment for your last bill

The motorway is being resurfaced and so it will be closed until further notice. (result) The motoway is being resurfaced, and ___________________.

as a result, it will be closed until further notice

The flight is delayed becaused the incoming plane arrivied late. (due) The flight is delayed ____________________.

due to the late arrival of the incoming plane

He decided to apply for the job although he didn't meet al the requirements. (despite) He decided to apply for the job ____________________.

despite not meeting all the requirements

They had an early night in order to be ready for the exam the next day. (so that) They had an early night __________________.

so that they would be ready for the exam the next day

She was offered a job even though she wasn't able to go to the interview. (spite) She was offered the job ___________________.

in spite of not being able to go to the interview

in spite of the fact that she wasn't able to go to the interview

He was unable to attend the coference because he was ill. (owing) He was unable to attend the coference ____________________.

owing to the fact that he was ill

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences.
We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

owing to

in oder to

so as to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.

However

Nevertheless

Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.

In spite of

Even though

Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sales figures have fallen drasticdally due to / because / owing to the recession.

due to

becuase

owing to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The workers covered the furniture with sheetsw so as not to / not to / in order not to splash it with paint.

so as not to

not to

in order not to

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.4.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After his accident, my brother sold his car as / since / due to he couldn't afford the insurance

since

due to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

We accept full responsability for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer you a full refound.

nevertheless

consequently

therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Discourse Markers: Linkers

Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences.
We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.

In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.

Sales figures have fallen drasticdally due to / because / owing to the recession.

The workers covered the furniture with sheetsw so as not to / not to / in order not to splash it with paint.

After his accident, my brother sold his car as / since / due to he couldn't afford the insurance

We accept full responsability for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer you a full refound.

I agreed to help although / in case / even though I didn't feel like it.

Part II Activity: Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets
We have not received payment for your last bill. Consequently, you are being sent a reminder. (since)
You are being sent a reminder ____________________.

She wrote down the appointment so thta she wouldn't forget this time. (so as)
She wrote down the appointment _______________.

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Discourse Markers: Linkers

Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences. We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.

In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.

Sales figures have fallen drasticdally due to / because / owing to the recession.

The workers covered the furniture with sheetsw so as not to / not to / in order not to splash it with paint.

After his accident, my brother sold his car as / since / due to he couldn't afford the insurance

We accept full responsability for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer you a full refound.

I agreed to help although / in case / even though I didn't feel like it.

Part II Activity: Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in bracketsWe have not received payment for your last bill. Consequently, you are being sent a reminder. (since)You are being sent a reminder ____________________.

She wrote down the appointment so thta she wouldn't forget this time. (so as) She wrote down the appointment _______________.

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Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences.
We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.

Part II Activity: Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets
We have not received payment for your last bill. Consequently, you are being sent a reminder. (since)
You are being sent a reminder ____________________.

She wrote down the appointment so thta she wouldn't forget this time. (so as)
She wrote down the appointment _______________.