Linking words 2nbatx

9
Linking words

description

 

Transcript of Linking words 2nbatx

  • 1. Linking words
  • 2. Adding information And (of course!) - He is waving his arms and shouting at us. Too-> At the end of a sentence. - Bill would enjoy the match and Tim would too. As well-> at the end of a sentence - Im going to get bread, cheese, tea, and sugar. Can you get some milk as well ? As well as + -ving or a noun - As well as writing, she likes drawing. - As well as journalism, he likes arts.
  • 3. Negative addition Not only (inversion).. but also - Not only was the bathroom flooded but it was full of sewage. Neither ..nor - I neither saw the movie nor read the book.
  • 4. Contrasting Information But of course! - It was cold, but I went swimming anyway. Whereas // While + Clause (SVO) - He likes broccoli, whereas she hates it Although clause (even though stronger) - Although she felt ill, she did the exam.
  • 5. Constrasting Information Though Clause or at the end of a sentence. - The room is very small. Its quite comfortable though . HOWEVER After the fact. -The room is very small.However, she feels very comfortable.
  • 6. Constrasting information In spite of -ving/ noun Despite -ving / noun - Despite not linking football, she didnt get bored during the match. - In spite of not liking football, she didnt get bored during the match.
  • 7. Constrasting information In spite the fact that clause Despite the fact that clause However // Nevertheless constrasting ideas in different sentences - She didnt like the price. Nevertheless, she bought it anyway.
  • 8. Purpose TO + inf - She is on a diet to lose weight. In order to + inf (+formal) - I turned off the TV in order to enable my roommate to study in peace and quiet. So as to / so as not to + inf - The lady grabbed the fence so as not to stumble
  • 9. Cause/ Result On page 35 Distinction Students Book 2
  • 10. Cause/ Result On page 35 Distinction Students Book 2