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Join the sentences then identify the function of the linking words in brackets.
a. Claire is reliable. She is conscientious too (in addition) In addition to being reliable, Claire is also conscientious( positive addition) b. There have been severe snowstorms all over Britain. Scotland was the worst hit (specifically). . c. Peter cant afford a holiday this year. Dick cant either (neither nor) ... d. Many famous people supported the cause. Princess Diana and Michael Jackson did, for example (such as)
e. My nephew likes to wear a watch. He cant tell the time though. (even though) . f. The film was good. The ending was a bit of disappointment, though. (except for) . g. The firefighter rushed into the blazing building. He didnt think of the danger. (regardless of) ................. . h. Colins mother is French. He cant speak a word of the language, though. (and yet) .. ... i. The elderly woman walked very slowly and hesitantly. She was probably in great paint. (as if)
j. I would like to make an appointment with the bank manager. Its about my application for a loan. (concerning) ..
k. I suppose I can tell you. You mustnt tell anyone else. (providing)
l. I always have a lot of chocolate before I go to bed. It helps me to sleep. (in order to)
m. Yesterday I found a wallet. It contained over a hundred pounds. (which) . n. I really enjoy surfing. Its difficult. (although) .. .
Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1 I havent worn my blue dress for a long time. since ..Its a long time since I last worn my blue dress .. 2 There was a queue at the supermarket so I was late home. due .. I arrived home late ..there was a queue at the supermarket. 3 James has decided to buy a motorbike; we cant stop him. prevent ..We cant . a motorbike. 4 She studied biology because she wanted to be a nurse. view ..She studied biology . A nurse. 5 He was hard-working but couldnt find a job. though .Hard-working not find a job. 6 She left all her money in the bank because she was afraid of being burgled. fear She left all her money in the bank burgled. 7 I cashed a cheque I might need more money. case I cashed a cheque money. 8 Take some sandwiches. There may be not a cafe at the station. in Take some sandwiches a cafe at the station. 9 My little brother is very different from me. like My little brother is .me. 10 He was the only one who didnt enjoy the film. except Everyone ..him. 11 Always drive carefully if you dont want to have an accident. avoid Always drive carefully an accident. 12 He wont agree to modernizing the office, not even to hiring more staff. alone He wont agree . More staff. 13 Whatever you say, Ill never marry him. what .I will never marry him you say. 14 You can come with me but only if you promise to behave yourself. provided You can . 15 Once everybody had arrived, the teacher began the lesson. had The teacher waited ..she started the lesson. 16 I used to work in that shop. where Thats the shop .. 17 She was so worried that she couldnt concentrate on her work. too She was .. 18 I didnt tell him what I thought because I didnt want to upset him. so I didnt tell him . 19 It was such a loud bang that we all jumped. so It was .. 20 The music was too loud; I got a headache. such It was
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