M6L1 Linkers

1. The community garden is located in the back of the neighborhood park, providing residents with a space to grow their own sustainable crops.

• place or direction

• qualification

• result

• similarity

Answer explanation

In this sentence, "in the back of" is describing the location of the community garden within the larger space of the neighborhood park. It tells us where exactly the garden is situated.

1. Shifting to a zero-waste lifestyle can be difficult, but the long-term benefits for the planet are worth the effort.

• addition / sequence

• contrast

• place or direction

• similarity

Answer explanation

The use of "but" here creates a contrast between two opposing ideas: the difficulty of shifting to a zero-waste lifestyle and the significant, positive long-term benefits. This makes the sentence a linker of contrast, as it highlights how the benefits contrast with the initial challenge.

1. For instance, adopting a plant-based diet can greatly reduce your carbon footprint, as it requires fewer resources compared to animal agriculture.

• examples / clarification / emphasis

• concession

• purpose / cause and effect

• result

Answer explanation

"For instance" is a phrase used to introduce a specific example or illustration of a general idea. In this case, it introduces a concrete example to clarify or explain how adopting a plant-based diet can help reduce a carbon footprint.

1. First, start by reducing single-use plastics in your daily routine; second, opt for reusable bags and containers, and third, prioritize products made from sustainable materials.

• place / direction

• addition / sequence

• contrast

• qualification

Answer explanation

The words "first," "second," "third," and "and" create a sequence of steps, and by outlining them in order, the sentence is guiding the reader through a process, which makes it an example of addition/sequence linkers.

Frequently, individuals overlook the importance of conserving water, although it is a crucial part of living sustainably.

• place or direction

• concession

• result

• qualification

Answer explanation

• "Frequently" qualifies how often individuals overlook water conservation, and "although" qualifies the importance of water conservation by acknowledging its significance, despite the frequent neglect.

1. Nearby, there are several farmers' markets that offer locally grown, organic produce, reducing the environmental impact of food transportation.

• time

• place or direction

• concession

• similarity

Answer explanation

The word "nearby" is acting as a linker of place because it establishes the location of the farmers' markets relative to the speaker or a reference point.

1. Although walking or biking instead of driving can be time-consuming, it not only reduces your carbon footprint, but it also promotes better health.

• time

• qualification

• place or direction

• concession

Answer explanation

The concessive linker "although" is used to acknowledge this potential difficulty, but then the sentence goes on to concede that despite the time it takes, walking or biking still has positive outcomes (reducing the carbon footprint and promoting better health).

1. Indeed, using energy-efficient appliances, such as LED lights and smart thermostats, can significantly lower your household’s energy consumption and environmental impact.

• contrast

• result

• examples / clarification / emphasis

• purpose / cause and effect

Answer explanation

"Indeed" functions as a transitional linker for emphasis. It's used to reinforce the idea that energy-efficient appliances can have a notable impact, emphasizing the significance of this point.

Furthermore, using energy-efficient appliances can reduce household energy consumption, as well as lowering utility bills.

• similarity

• purpose / cause and effect

• summary or conclusion

• time

Answer explanation

• "Furthermore" adds a point that is similar or related to the previous one, thus showing addition in terms of similarity, and "as well" introduces another point that is parallel or similar to the first, reinforcing the idea of similarity in the benefits of using energy-efficient appliances.

1. In addition, adopting a plant-based diet can significantly reduce your environmental footprint, and it's a great way to support overall health.

• examples / clarification / emphasis

• result

• addition / sequence

• summary / conclusion

Answer explanation

"In addition" in this sentence is a transitional linker of addition because it introduces an extra point that complements a previous idea (likely one related to reducing environmental impact or making sustainable choices).