1.

12 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)
In spite of enjoying new experiences, we are afraid of going abroad.
b. No matter how hard the students worked, they never got good grades. They decided to talk to
the teacher. (as a result)
No matter how hard the students worked, they never got good grades. As a result, they decided
to talk to the teacher.
c. I would like to experience a deeper cultural diversity. I should go to a multicultural city.
(in order to)
I should go to a multicultural city in order to experience a deeper cultural diversity.
d. You’ll only be able to stay a short time. The costs are very high. (due to)
You’ll only be able to stay a short time due to the high costs.
e. He doesn’t have any relatives left in his hometown. He sometimes visits his old neighbours.
(although)
Although he doesn’t have any relatives left in his hometown, he sometimes visits his old
neighbours.
f. My life in Canada was good and secure. There was always something missing. (however)
My life in Canada was good and secure; however, there was always something missing.

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 1. so as to g. the owners use local produce, and
access; 5 h they are not expensive at all.
2. therefore
b. Take care on mountain 3. because of h. once you are out there, you are
roads 3 l really out there.
4. since
c. Tasmania is much bigger i. it’s a good idea to book your flight
than most people anticipate 5. however with an Australian company.
6k 6. consequently j. be able to go on a nocturnal wildlife
d. It belongs to Australia, 2 i 7. although spotting walk.
e. Pack good walking boots k. driving distances can be deceptive.
and take a torch 1 j
l. the bends, ice and, of course, the
f. Take advantage of B&B wildlife.
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