This document provides examples of how to use linking words such as "although", "but", "because", and "so" in sentences. It explains that "although" and "but" are used to link opposite or different ideas, while "because" explains the reason for an action and "so" explains the result of an action. The document concludes with an exercise asking the reader to choose the correct linking word for different sentences.

1. Linking words

2. Although
• Use it to link two opposite
/different ideas.
Example:
• Although I like learning
English, I find the
pronunciation difficult

3. But
• Use it to link two opposite
/different ideas.
Example:
• I enjoy speaking English but I
make a lot of mistakes.

4. Because
• Use it to explain the reason
for an action.
Example:
• She is learning English
because she wants to travel
to The USA.

5. So
• Use it to explain the result of
an action.
Example:
• We wanted to practice
football so we bought a ball.

6. And
• Use it to add information.
Example:
• The students studied really
hard and they passed all the
exam.

7. Exercises
• Choose the correct answer:

8. • 1. I like coffee ___ I don't like tea.
and
but
so
because

9. 2. I cannot swim ___ I can
ski.
and
but
so
because

10. 3. I want a new TV ___ the
one I have now is broken.
and
but
so
because

11. 4. I had to work on
Saturday ___ I couldn't go
to John's party.
and
but
so
because

12. 5. My name is Jim ___ I'm
your new teacher.
and
but
so
because

13. 6. I was cold ___ I turned
on the heater.
and
but
so
because

14. 7. We'll have to go shopping
___ we have nothing for
dinner.
and
but
so
because

15. 8. The history test was
difficult ___ the English one
was easy.
and
but
so
because

16. 9. We didn't go to the
beach yesterday ___ it was
raining.
and
but
so
because

17. 10. We have a test on
Monday ___ I'll have to
study this weekend.
and
but
so
because