LINKING DEVICES

What is the function of "although" in this sentence: "Although it was raining, we went hiking"?

• To show contrast

• To give a reason

• To express a result

• To add more information

What is the function of "similarly" in this sentence: "His speech was inspiring; similarly, his actions motivated others to make a change"?

• To show contrast

• To give a reason

• To express a result

• To show comparison

What is the function of "even though" in this sentence: "She finished the marathon even though she injured her ankle halfway."?

• To show contrast

• To give a reason

• To express a result

• To add more information

What is the purpose of "as a result" in this sentence: "She studied hard, and as a result, she passed the exam"?

• to show contrast

• to provide a reason

• to indicate a consequence or result.

• to indicate a comparison

What is the purpose of "therefore" in this sentence: "The roads were icy and dangerous; therefore, the event was postponed"?

• to show contrast

• to provide a reason

• to indicate a consequence or result.

• to indicate a comparison

What does "but" indicate in this sentence: "I like chocolate, but I don't eat it often"?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

• Contrast between ideas

• Comparison

What is the function of "finally" in this sentence:

"He searched everywhere for his lost keys, and finally found them under the couch."

• To introduce a reason

• To show comparison

• To introduce sequence in a sentence

• To show contrast

What is the function of "eventually" in this sentence:

"They kept searching for the perfect house and eventually found one by the beach."

• To introduce a reason

• To show comparison

• To introduce sequence in a sentence

• To show contrast

In the sentence "He was tired; however, he kept working,"

what does "however" do?

• Shows a cause

• Indicates a contrast

• Shows comparison

• Introduces a reason

What is the function of "secondly" in this sentence:

"Firstly, we will discuss the budget. Secondly, we will talk about marketing"

• To show contrast

• To add more information

• To introduce the second point in a sequence

• To express a result