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Linkers of Contrast/Concession Worksheet

Study!
A. Read these sentences very carefully and do the tasks Linkers
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a. The overwhelming majority of respondents ate at least one portion Po
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b. In general, respondents reported eating meat once every two
days. However, girls were far more likely to be vegetarian.
c. Youngsters showed evidence of having a moderately sweet tooth,
even though their preference becomes more savoury with age.
d. Respondents did not hold strong views on the effects of modern farming methods, but seemed
better informed about issues related to organic food production.
e. Nevertheless, respondents would more readily consider changing the nutritional content of their
diet if it had a positive effect on their looks and energy levels, rather than on their general
health and wellbeing.
f. In spite of learning from their family and parents, young people found most information on health
and food most commonly from books, leaflets and the Internet.

Practise!
B. Join the sentences with the given linking words.

1. Many scientists consider that the Earth is warming. They do not have definitive proof. (although)

2. These scenarios are of course theoretical. They are necessary to envisage our future. (however)

3. Forests also play an important role in the control of land erosion. We need a new approach to forest
management. (therefore)

4. Germany is the role model for forest management. Their techniques are not applicable to the
Mediterranean. (but)

5. They take measures to control population growth. Their efforts are not successful. (in spite of)

Go online and practise these linking words @ and agendaweb.org/grammar/conjunctions-exercises.html

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