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ENG - B1 1 0205G-Connecting-Words PDF
ENG - B1 1 0205G-Connecting-Words PDF
0205G
Connecting Words
Grammar Basics
Grammar & Structure
Level B1
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Connecting Words Outline
Content
In this lesson you will learn about connecting words and how to properly use
them.
Learning Outcomes
• Learn the connecting words and examples of each.
• Learn to create sentences using each style of connecting words.
• Learn to connect words to make longer, fuller sentences.
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Grammar
Please note
Examples:
She has to work therefore we’ll start without her.
I can‘t go so you can sell my ticket.
The kids were late because the bus broke down.
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Grammar
Please note
Please note
Never start a sentence with but. You can use but after a comma (,).
In short sentences, no punctuation is needed.
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Grammar
Form:
Although it is sunny, temperatures are low.
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Grammar
Note the position of despite and in spite of before the known clause. The order
of clauses can be reversed:
Temperatures are low despite/in spite of the sun.
Despite/In spite of it being sunny, temperatures are low.
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Exercises
Writing
Write three sentences using connecting
words showing contrast.
Example:
It was a good party even though there were more guys than girls.
1) __________________________________
2) __________________________________
3) __________________________________
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Please note
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Exercises
Writing
Write three sentences using subordinating
clauses.
Example:
As a result of bad sales, we will have to close down the business.
1) __________________________________
2) __________________________________
3) __________________________________
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Please note
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Exercises
Writing
Write three sentences using connecting
words that show effect
Example:
You slept too long so you missed the free breakfast.
1) __________________________________
2) __________________________________
3) __________________________________
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Vocabulary
Also As With
After However
Writing
Write four sentences using connecting
words from the previous slide
Example:
I could stay home and save money. On the other hand, I could
go out and have fun!
1) __________________________________
2) __________________________________
3) __________________________________
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Exercises
Writing
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate
words.
Due to – Although – Also – Until – Often
3) Not only is water good for you but it _______ helps your skin
4) It may seem like he‘s being honest buy ______ he is only lying.
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Exercises
Writing
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate
words.
In case – As long as – Therefore – After – But
1) It was only _____ she bought the new car she realized she
couldn‘t drive manual.
2) The train had already left, _____ Heidi had to walk home.
3) You don‘t have to go home _____ you have to get up on out of here.
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Exercises
Writing
Find the mistakes and correct the
sentences
1) Because it‘s snowing. No school.
Speaking
Look at the picture and create three
sentences with connecting words.
Ex) The women are playing cards due to the broken TV.
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Exercises
Speaking
Create a story using the connecting
words
Firstly ______________________________________
After ____________________________________
As a result ________________________________
Because ___________________________________
Finally ______________________________________
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Exercises
Writing
Complete the sentences to be true about
you
1) Even though English isn‘t easy to learn __________
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Thank you
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Thank you
for choosing to learn
with
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