Linking

Being able to speak English is essential when looking for a job. _____, it is useful when travelling abroad.

• However

• Nevertheless

• Therefore

• Furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I thoroughly got prepared, I still failed my final exam.

• Even though

• However

• Despite

• Though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My brother is a night owl _____ I’m more of a lark.

• Except for

• Apart from

• Thus

• Whereas

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

it was a fancy restaurant, the service was terribly slow.

• Except for

• Despite

• Although

• In spite of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

John is only 15, _____ he cannot drive.

• Therefore

• Furthermore

• Nevertheless

• Moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

There was a terrible traffic jam on my way to work _____ a car accident.

• Due to

• Because

• Since

• Besides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

• She runs every morning.

• He seems tired today.

• They quickly finished their homework.

• We traveled to Paris last summer.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

• soup

• tastes

• delicious

• the

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

• To show action

• To connect the subject with more information

• To modify a noun

• To indicate tense

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose the sentence that uses a linking verb correctly.

• She looked at the painting.

• He became a doctor.

• They ran to the store.

• We ate dinner early.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B