LINKERS AND CONNECTORS

PURPOSE EXAMPLES
RESULT So
Consequently / As a result / Therefore
So / Such (a) ……….. that
It was late, so I decided to take a taxi home.
His wife left him. As a result, he became very depressed.
The storm was so terrible that the roofs were ripped off.
He was such a handsome man that she fell in love immediately.
CAUSE AND REASON Because / Since / As
Because of / Due to
Since we arrived late, all the best seats had been taken.
We were unable to go by train because of the rail strike.
CONTRAST Although / Even though / But
Despite / In spite of
However / Nevertheless/ On the other hand
Although the car is old, it is still reliable.
Despite / In spite of the rain, I went for a walk.
Buying a house is expensive. However, it is a good investment.
TIME When / While / After / Before / As soon as / Until / By the time While I was driving home, I saw a terrible accident.
He went out after he had finished work.
ADDITION And
In addition / Furthermore / Moreover / Besides
In addition to / As well as
Also / Too
I don´t feel like going out tonight. Besides, there is a good film on.
She writes novels. In addition, she also writes poetry.
They robbed a bank as well as a post office.
They adore Indian food. I like Indian food, too.
PURPOSE In order (not) to / So as (not) to + inf
So that + subject + modal verb + inf
Anita phoned me in order to recommend a film she had just seen.
I left early so that I would meet Dan at the cinema on time.

1 FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE LINKER.

1. ………………………….. their parents opposition, Tom and Ann decided to get married.
2. We’ll leave the note on the table……………………….he can see it.
3. ………………………………. I have a great respect for him, I don´t particularly like him.
4. Tim isn´t suitable for the job. He´s too old. ………………………………, he isn´t interested.
5. …………………………….. there are no more questions to discuss, we can finish the meeting.
6. Brian is leaving the company ……………………………… his age.
7. The sweater was ……………… big ……………….. I couldn’t wear it.
8. He worked for the same company all his life …………………………….. he retired.
9. Linkers are quite difficult to learn. ……………………….., they are worth studying.
10. The temperature in Saudi Arabia can reach 50º C. ………………….. , a lot of business is done early in the day.
11. I failed the exam precisely ………………………….. I didn´t have time to study.
12. John, ………………………. you speak French, I wondered if I could ask you some words.
13. Nora eats green vegetables ……………………………… they are good for her health.
14. It was ………………………. wonderful view …………………………. we were left speechless.
15. ……………………… the teacher was out of the class, some pupils wrote a message on the board.
16. There´s time to get a sandwich from the cafeteria……………………….. the next class begins.
17. The president was very unpopular. ………………………, .his resignation did not come as a surprise.
18. Tim has to go to the dentist …………………………… an infected tooth.
19. I didn’t tell you…………………………. Make you angry.
20. It was …………………………..good cake …….I couldn’t help eating it.
21. I´ll look after the children ……………………… you are making dinner.
22. She walked carefully………………………….. the streets were covered in ice.
23. ……………………………. he lost a lot of blood, he is in stable condition.
24. She went to the supermarket …………………buy an ice- cream.
25. I understand your point of view. ……………………, I don´t agree with it.
26. You know what is in the letter, …………………… I won´t read it to you.
27. He raised his voice …………………he could be heard.
28. …………………..we are here, let’s enjoy ourselves.
29. The rent for the building was reasonable. ……………………………, the location was perfect.
30. He sat down ………….……he would have a rest.

2. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING THE CONJUNCTIONS IN BRACKETS.

1. Since Bill had lived in Spain for six years, he spoke Spanish fluently. (so)

2. I am sick and tired of people phoning me during my favourite TV programme. ( while)

3. I don´t know Helen very much. Nevertheless, I like her. (in spite of )

4. The weather was very hot, so we all felt tired. (because)

5. If you don’t want to wake up the baby, speak softly. (so as to)

6. We are old but we enjoy life. (despite)

7. The game was so easy that even a child could play it. (such)

8. They opened the window because they didn’t want the smoke to go in the kitchen. (so that)

9. He speaks Chinese and he can also read it. (furthermore)

10. I‘m going to do more sport because I want to lose some weight. (in order to)

11. I worked hard although I didn´t get the results I expected. (nevertheless)

12. It’s such a fantastic story that I can’t believe it. (so)

13. They acted quickly because they wanted to avoid confusion. (so that)

14. You seem to know so much about it. For this reason, I would like to hear your version of the incident. (as)

15. You may not feel like doing it but you should visit your aunt. (however)

16. Let’s take a taxi. I want to arrive in time. (so that)

17. The paintings were so beautiful that I went to the museum twice. (such)

18. The T-shirts were so cheap that we bought quite a lot. (such)

19. Tom is such a bad player that nobody wants him in their team. (so)

20. Sara is so intelligent that everybody asks for her advice. (such)

 

Фотогалерея центра обучения языкам Лардан

Старт совместной программы

Фоторепортаж с открытия совместной программы центра обучения иностранным языкам “Лардан” и немецкого института... 

Презентационное занятие

Презентационное занятие для старшеклассников в Днепропетровском филиале. Фоторепортаж из Центра обучения иностранным... 

Семинар в Днепропетровске

Семинар для преподавателей немецкого и французского языков в Днепропетровском филиале центра обучения английскому... 

Тьюториал по программе Pre-MBA

Фоторепортаж проведения тьюториала центром обучения английскому языку “Лардан” и немецкой бизнес школы... 

Новогодний открытый урок в Симферополе

Новогодний открытый урок в Симферопольском филиале центра обучения английскому языку “Лардан” #gallery-5... 

24 января прошел Oxford Teaching Club в Херсоне

24 января 2013 года в г.Херсоне прошел семинар для учителей городских школ, посвященный практическому использованию... 

“Радуга языков” – фотографии из Днепропетровска

«Радуга языков» в Днепропетровском филиале центра обучения английскому языку “Лардан” #gallery-7 { margin:... 

Конференция в Симферополе

Фотографии конференции в Симферопольском филиале центра обучения иностранных языков “Лардан” #gallery-8... 

Фотографии открытого урока (Симферополь)

Открытый урок английского языка для детей в честь празднования Рождества и Нового Года в Симферопольском филиале... 

Праздник Хелловина в Симферополе

Проведение праздника Хелловин в Симферопольском филиале центра обучения английскому языку “Лардан” #gallery-10... 

Радуга языков

Игровой час речевого развития «Радуга языков» для малышей в Днепропетровском филиале Центра обучения иностранным...