2BAC ENGLISH LINKING WORDS CONNECTORS BACCALAUREATE GRAMMAR PRACTICE

2BAC ENGLISH LINKING WORDS CONNECTORS BACCALAUREATE GRAMMAR PRACTICE

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS FROM THE LIST

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Whereas - due to - as a result - despite - though - so as to ………..

1. Jane was often absent from work; ……….., her director dismissed her.

2. I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon ……….. I have so many things to do.

3. Thousands of people are driven out their homes ………..civil wars in many parts of the world.


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In addition to - nevertheless - since - however - in spite of -therefore

1. Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment ………..making big efforts.

2. Many people in the village don’t know how to read or write; ……….., a local organisation has set up a literacy programme for them.

3- The computer is an amazing means of entertainment ………..its efficiency at work.


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In spite of - because - although -owing to - therefore

1- ……….. it was cold, we went to Ifrane.

2- ………..our efforts, we lost the match.

3. I didn’t come to school last week ………..a terrible headache I had.


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In spite of - because - owing to – although - furthermore

1- ……….. it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2- ………..all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

3- I went home early ……….. I wasn’t feeling well.

4- I went to the doctor’s the next day ………..a terrible headache I had.


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During – consequently – because – specially - apart from – as a result – despite - whereas-

1. The injured man died ……….. all the doctor’s efforts.

2. All the students passed the final exam ………..Ahmed who was never expected to fail.

3. A number of soldiers were seriously wounded ……….. a sudden aircraft attack.


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JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE LINKING WORDS GIVEN . MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES

1- Aziza learnt how to read and write. She learnt how to do business. (as well as)

2- Michel worked hard in and out of school. That’s why he got excellent marks. (Because)

3- Adil worked in the evenings .he wanted to save money to buy a computer (in order to)


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1. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment. (although)

Many people still use plastic bags although they are dangerous for the environment.

2. Some skilled workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries. (therefore).

3. We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbours. (so as not)


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1- The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community better. (so as to)

2- The government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many tourists visit our town. (however)

3- Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)


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1. Hamid did a great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)

2. Souad did not come to the show. She was sick. (because of)

3. We were unable to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (therefore)





CORRECTION

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS FROM THE LIST

1-

Whereas - due to - as a result - despite - though - so as to

1. Jane was often absent from work; as a result, her director dismissed her.

2. I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon though I have so many things to do.

3. Thousands of people are driven out their homes due to civil wars in many parts of the world.


2-

In addition to - nevertheless - since - however - in spite of -therefore

1. Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment in spite of making big efforts.

2. Many people in the village don’t know how to read or write; therefore, a local organisation has set up a literacy programme for them.

3- The computer is an amazing means of entertainment in addition to its efficiency at work.


3-

In spite of - because - although -owing to - therefore

1- Although it was cold, we went to Ifrane.

2- In spite of our efforts, we lost the match.

3. I didn’t come to school last week owing to a terrible headache I had.


4-

In spite of - because - owing to – although - furthermore

1- Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2- In spite of all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

3- I went home early because I wasn’t feeling well.

4- I went to the doctor’s the next day owing to a terrible headache I had.


5-

During – consequently – because – specially - apart from – as a result – despite - whereas-

1. The injured man died despite all the doctor’s efforts.

2. All the students passed the final exam apart from Ahmed who was never expected to fail.

3. A number of soldiers were seriously wounded during a sudden aircraft attack.


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JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE LINKING WORDS GIVEN . MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES

1- Aziza learnt how to read and write. She learnt how to do business. (as well as)

Aziza learnt how to read and write as well as how to do business.

2- Michel worked hard in and out of school. That’s why he got excellent marks. (Because)

Michel got excellent marks because he worked hard in and out of school.

3- Adil worked in the evenings .he wanted to save money to buy a computer (in order to)


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1. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment. (although)

Although plastic bags are dangerous for the environment, many people still use them.

Many people still use plastic bags although they are dangerous for the environment.

2. Some skilled workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries. (therefore).

Some skilled aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries; therefore, they emigrate.

3. We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbours. (so as not)

We rarely play music at night so as not disturb our neighbours.


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1- The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community better. (so as to)

The local authorities opened new schools so as to serve their community better.

2- The government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many tourists visit our town. (however)

The government invests a lot of money on tourism. However, not many tourists visit our town.

3- Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)

Tom and his wife decided to work over time because they needed more money.


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1. Hamid did a great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)

Hamid was not offered a better position though he did a great job.

2. Souad did not come to the show. She was sick. (because of)

Souad did not come to the show because of her sickness.

3. We were unable to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (therefore)

We were unable to get financial support. Therefore, we had to abandon the project.