This document provides examples and exercises about using linking words such as although, but, because, so, and in English sentences. It discusses how these words can link two opposite or different ideas and gives sample sentences showing their usage. Students are then asked to complete sentences with the correct linking word and write their own sentences using these words to connect ideas.

1. Mrs. Anabel Montes - English teacher
Although
And
Because

2. ALTHOUGH
This word link two opposite ideas.
Example:
Although I like English , I think
pronunciation is difficult.

3. BUT
This word link two opposite / different ideas.
Example:
I enjoy speaking English but I make many
mistakes.

4. BECAUSE
To explain the reason for an action.
Example:
She is studying English because she wants
to be an interpreter.

5. SO
This word explains the result of an action
Example:
She practiced English yesterday so she had
good scores in the test.

6. AND
To add information and contrast two positive
or negative ideas.
Example:
She can ride bikes and he can drive cars.

7. 1.My sister is a basketballer ______ she
won 9 gold medals.
2. _________ I had money, I couldn’t buy
any souvenir.
Exercises
a.Complete these sentences using the correct
linking word:

8. 3.I can sky _____ I’m not good at skate.
4. Her mom was angry _________ she
didn´t do her homework.
5. Charles is a good student ______ his
father bought a tablet for him.
6. My sister did some exercises _________
she wants to be slim and attractive.

9. 7. Rene knock his boss ______ he offended
his mom.
8. __________ Yuri likes ice cream , she
can’t eat it.
9. In class my teacher explained the class
______ we copied the slides.
10. I won the lottery ______ I bought a
house for poor people.

10. ACTIVITY
A. Write 3 sentences using the LINKING
WORDS:
B. Read each sentence and explain them: