AZIZ ATIK Linking Words KEY
*cause/ effect/ addition/ concession/ contrast/purpose.
A/Rewrite the following sentences with the linkers
between brackets :
a/ Her mother rebuked her. She
also spanked her. [not only….but….too]
Her mother not only rebuked her, but she spanked too.
Or
Not only did her mother rebuke her, but she spanked her too.
b/ There was a dense fog; that’s why I couldn’t drive faster. [ as]
As there was a dense fog, I couldn’t drive faster
Or
I couldn’t drive faster, as there was a dense fog.
c/ Although there are many gifts in our country, society does not
provide them with the necessary care. [nevertheless]
There are many gifts in our country. Nevertheless, society does not
provide them with the necessary care.
d/ I took two days off, since I wanted to have some rest.[in order to]
I took two days off in order to have some rest.
e/ They didn’t want to be seen. They hid behind the bushes.[so as not]
They hid behind the bushes so as not to be seen.
f/ He is a good golfer. He is a good tennis player, too. [not only.. but
also]
He is not only a good golfer, but he is also a good tennis player.
Or
Not only is he a good golfer, but he is also a good tennis player.
g/ He was seriously injured. He refused to go to hospital. [despite]
Despite being seriously injured, he refused to go to hospital.
Or
Despite the fact that he was seriously injured, he refused to go to
hospital.
Or
Despite his serious injury, he refused to go to hospital.
h/ The previous president gave up to the coup. He didn’t want the
country to get into chaos. [in order that……would/could]
The previous president gave up to the coup in order that the country
wouldn’t get into chaos.
i/ The patient had suffered so much before he died.[consequently]
The patient had suffered so much. Consequently, he died.
j/ Humour renders people self-confident. It also helps them establish
good relationships.[Moreover]
Humour renders people self-confident. Moreover, it helps them establish
good relationships.
k/ Road conditions were extremely bad in that area. Still, there were no
accidents. [although]
Although road conditions were extremely bad in that area, there were no
accidents.
B] Join the following pairs of sentences using the
linkers between brackets:
1] They carried on playing
tennis. It was raining heavily [even though]
They carried on playing tennis, even though it was raining heavily.
Or
Even though it was raining heavily, they carried on playing tennis.
2] Although he didn’t have a jack, he managed to change the wheel.
[however]
He didn’t have jack. However, he managed to change the wheel.
3] She failed to pass the exam. She cheated. [despite]
Despite her cheating, she failed to pass the exam.
Or
Despite the fact that she cheated, she failed to pass the exam.
4] He abides by the law. He never gets into trouble with the police.
[Since]
Since he abides by the law, he never gets into trouble with the police.
5] It was a marvelous holiday. I’ll never forget it. [such………….that]
It was such a marvelous holiday that I ‘ll never
forget it.
6] Souad arrived home early. She didn’t want to miss her favourite TV
programme [so as not]
Souad arrived home early so as not to miss her favourite TV progrmme
7] It was very cold. They opened all the windows. [In spite of]
In spite of being very cold, they opened all the windows
Or
In spite of the fact that it was very cold, they opened all the windows.
8] Because she teaches well, her students love her. [Therefore]
She teaches well. Therefore, her students love her.
9] Despite the fact that she earns a good salary, her house is not well
furnished. [Although]
Although she earns a good salary, her house is not well- furnished.
10] The novel was so catching. I couldn’t help reading it more than once.
[such……..that]
It was such a catching novel that I couldn’t help reading it more than
once.
11] They hurried back home. They wanted to see off their uncle before he
could travel. [in order ]
They hurried back home in order to see off their uncle before he could
travel.
12] He may be trustworthy, but I can’t lend him such a large sum of
money [ start your sentence with ‘however’]
However trustworthy he may be, I can’t lend him such a large sum of
money.
C) Fill in the blanks with: [such………that/ despite/ although/
however/ so as to/ therefore/ as, because off]
1] People still waste paper despite the growing shortage
of raw materials.
2] It was such a cold day that I wore three
sweaters.
3] Although he was on sick- leave, he went out with his
wife.
4] We had to take a different road because of
the accident.
5] However hard he tried to appear as self-confident, he
couldn’t hide the fact that he was inwardly scared.
D)Fill in the blanks with; due to, therefore, despite,
as, although.
1/Although it rained
yesterday, the garden still needs watering.
2/ They carried on playing football despite the terrible
heat.
3/As there was nobody to look after their children, they
decided to postpone their travel.
4/ The referee stopped the match due
to the heavy rain.
E) Fill in the
blanks with; so as to, since, however, as a result, owing to.
1/ Owing to his
carelessness, the car crashed into the tree.
2/ He took photos of all the
monuments he had visited so as to have souvenirs of his holiday.
3/ A lot has been done to integrate women in the work arena. However,
they still face marginalization.
F) Join the following pairs of sentences using ‘no
matter how’ or ‘however’. The first example is already done:
1] The maths problems may be very difficult. He always manages to solve
them
However difficulty the math problems may be, he always manages to solve
them.
Or
No matter how difficult the math problems may be, he always manages to
solve them.
2] It may be very, very cold. He never wears a coat.
No matter how/ However cold it may be, he never wears a coat.
3] He may feel very exhausted. He still insists on staying up late.
No matter how/ However exhausted he may feel, he still insists on
staying up late.
4] My suitcase may be very heavy. The porter always manages to carry it.
A. Choose the correct word to fill in the gap.
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1. Although he is poor, he is happy.
2. Unless she gets a job, she won't get
married.
3. You'll miss the train if you don’t
hurry up.
4. It is neither hot nor cold in winter in the south of Morocco.
5. Do you have any good friends besides
Jamal?
6. March was mostly sunny. However April
was rainy.
7. It must have rained for the ground is
so wet.
8. While I was cooking, Dad was reading a
book.
9. I don’t know whether I will win or
not.
10. Whatever happens, we'll go on with the
experiment.
B. Rewrite these sentences using the words
given.
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1 .You can come to the meeting with me as long as
you don’t say anything.
2. Gallia is not only beautiful but also smart.
3 I meet my math teacher whenever time I
go to the market.
4. As soon as the bell rang, the students
rushed out of the classroom.
5. Women in Britain were not allowed to vote until
1918.
6. Not only do we need a visa, but we also need
money to go to Italy.
7. As It was raining, I took my umbrella.
8. Some apples are red while others are
green.
9. The ship could not move since there was
no wind.
10. Though Surfing is fun, it can be
dangerous.
11. The first exercise was easy whereas
this one is extremely difficult.
12. Mohamed bought not only a villa but also a car.
13. Adil not only
studied four hours but played soccer as well.
C. Which linking word is correct?
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1. Fouad did not do his homework (although/
2. Aya did not go on a trip (
3. (
4. Hajar likes Volleyball (whereas/
5. Paula got the job,
6. I don't drink coffee, (as/
7. Mohammed left early (so as to/
8. (In spite of/
9. I won’t stop (
10. Rime missed the bus, (therefore/
D. Fill in the
gaps with words from the list: As soon as –
who – because –Not only - When - such...that - that – until – as well -
before – why - If
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1. If IZ of Khémisset had played well,
they would have won the match.
2. Make sure you close all the windows before leave the house. 3. Don't go out until you've combed your hair. 4. I think I know why Manal failed the baccalaureate exam. 5. Do you think this is something that can be successful?
6. My friend Al Ounnass, who lives in
Canada, has an Algerian passport.
7. As soon as the referee showed the striker the red card, the coach went crazy. 8. Ghizlane can speak good English because she spent a few years in Boston, USA.
9. When the referee showed the striker the
red card, the coach went crazy.
10. She's such a stupid woman that nobody likes to be with her.
11. Not only did we read the story, but
also summarized it.
12. Teachers must not only teach
students but motivate them as well.
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