AZIZ ATIK                     Linking Words

*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]

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b/ There was a dense fog; that’s why I couldn’t drive faster. [ as]

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c/ Although there are many gifts in our country, society does not provide them with the necessary care. [nevertheless]

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d/ I took two days off, since I wanted to have some rest.[in order to]

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e/ They didn’t want to be seen. They hid behind the bushes.[so as not]