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1. 1.2 Linking words/expressions
Name ___________________________________________________ No. _______ Class: _________Date ___________
1. Use the linking words/expressions in brackets to join the sentences. Make any
necessary changes.
a. We enjoy new experiences. We are afraid of going abroad. (in spite of)
b. No matter how hard the students worked, they never got good grades. They decided to talk to
the teacher. (as a result)
c. I would like to experience a deeper cultural diversity. I should go to a multicultural city.
(in order to)
d. You’ll only be able to stay a short time. The costs are very high. (due to)
e. He doesn’t have any relatives left in his hometown. He sometimes visits his old neighbours.
(although)
f. My life in Canada was good and secure. There was always something missing. (however)
2. Here is some advice on going to study in Tasmania, an island state of Australia that has
a unique cultural diversity.
Match the beginning of each sentence (column A) with its correct ending (column C)
and connect them using the appropriate linking word/expression from column B. There
is one extra option in column B.
A B C
a. The wilderness is easy
to access;
b. Take care on mountain
roads
c. Tasmania is much
bigger than most
people anticipate
d. It belongs to Australia,
e. Pack good walking
boots and take a torch
f. Take advantage of B&B
meals
1. so as to
2. therefore
3. because of
4. since
5. however
6. consequently
7. although
g.the owners use local produce, and
they are not expensive at all.
h.once you are out there, you are
really out there.
i. it’s a good idea to book your flight
with an Australian company.
j. be able to go on a nocturnal wildlife
spotting walk.
k. driving distances can be deceptive.
l. the bends, ice and, of course, the
wildlife.
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1.1 Linking words/expressions
Name No. Class: Date