Using linking words from the list below, fill in the blanks in the following sentences. Use a different word in each sentence. Then explain how the word fits the meaning of the sentences.

although, as a result, because of, consequently, except for, first, for this reason,furthermore, in addition to, in other words, nevertheless, since, then

  1. To save money she simply has to stop smoking. ____________, she must stop wasting money by going shopping at the mall.
  2. My sister’s boyfriend left her last week._______________, she feels happy.
  3. I want to become a teacher _____________ I love children.
  4. I love children. _______________ , I want to become a teacher.
  5. I love all animals, ___________________snakes.
  6. I love all animals, ___________________ I don’t like snakes.
  7. I didn’t pass all my exams on time, and _________________this failure, I have to repeat the year.
  8. His situation is really bad. He has lost his job,______________ having a serious illness.
  9. She is pretty, bright and fun to be with,__________________ a perfect girl to go out with.
  10. I didn’t pass all my exams on time, and_________________ I have to repeat the year.
  11. ____________ decide what you want and_____________ go for it.
  12. He has lost all his money in gambling.______________, he has lost all of his friends because he owes them money!
Posledná zmena: štvrtok, 4 novembra 2010, 16:38