Linking Words

Linking words are something that can really help our fluency in English, as they help us to create longer sentences. For example:

I bought a dog.

I bought a dog because I really wanted a pet.

I bought a dog because I really wanted a pet. However, now I wish I hadn't!

Some linking words come in the middle of the sentence:
because
and
so
but
until
then
Etc.

Whereas some linking words join two sentences and often start with a capital letter:
However
Nevertheless
Therefore
In conclusion
To summarise

There are many more linking words! Including:
Whereas
While
In order to
Especially
Generally
For example
Unlike
And more and more and more!

In the following sentences, which linking words do you think complete the sentence?

Today's excellent lesson is by Caroline

Link: How to use Unless and As Long As

• 1. I didn't have a shower this morning ___ my hair was really dirty all day.
  
  so
  because
  whereas
  
  
• 2. I really love driving, ___ on sunny days.
  
  then
  whereas
  especially
  
  
• 3. I love summer. ___, I hate getting on the underground in the heat.
  
  Because
  However
  So
  
  
• 4. I didn't eat any crisps ___ I ate an icecream!
  
  but
  especially
  generally
  
  
• 5. I saw someone applying their make-up ___ they were driving!
  
  so
  while
  in conclusion
  
  
• 6. Emma really enjoys knitting, ___ Mary who hates it!
  
  while
  in conclusion
  unlike
  
  
• 7. I went to the park ___ I went to the shops.
  
  because
  then
  so
  
  
• 8. I thought the documentary was interesting. ___, I would have liked to see more interviews.
  
  For example
  Because
  Nevertheless