Unit 1 Part A Guidelines for Writing

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. Linking wordslphrases make your writing more interesting to the reader,
and easier to understand.
Some linking words (e.g. and, because, but, so, since, etcf can join two
15 Read the extract and fill in the
correct linking- words from the
list below.

for example, what is more, as a

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short sentences into one longer sentence. result, on the other hand
- e.g. He is clew. He is h f W W d n g n *
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He's clever a d ha&mMng. Watching films at the cinema has
Ann is happy. She pas& her axams. * many advantages. To begin with,
Annishepwbecrusesheperssedheraravns.
r Some linking wordslphrases (e.g. In addition, What is more, However, On modern cinemas are usually equipped
the other hand, etc) show how ideas are related either between two with the latest technology. 1) .............
sentences or two paragraphs. ....................................,films have better
e.g. Ihaw written fwr you t h m f
fm * picture and sound quality. 2) ................
Istll have not receiveda reply fnsm you.
..............................., you can see all the
? I ~ ~ f w r ~ t h f e e f f r n e~ ,~I as tl l ~l h. e v e n o t latest films as soon as they are released.
. ~e~~Mamp/yfrwnyw.
Firstly the employees who delivered the cooker were extremely rude 3) ........................................
, going to
and careless. While installing the appliance they made a the cinema has certain drawbacks. 4)
considerable mess, then they left without tidying the kitchen up.
........................................, the price of a
dn, , {kurthermore, after they had gone, I noticed that the cooker was
ticket can be expensive and cinemas are 1
complaint badly scratched and the operating instructions were missing. ... often crowded, L

especially
Linking wordslphrases can be used to: at weekends.
show time: when, whenever, before, while, as soon as, etc

!: list points or show sequence: first(ly), to start with, next, finally, etc
add more points: furthermore, moreover, in addhon, and, also, what is more, etc
2 show cause or effect: because, since, as a result, so, consequently, etc

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5 give examples: for instance, for example, such as, especially, etc
show contrast: however, on the other hand, despite, though, etc
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, introduce a conclusion: all in all, to conclude, to sum up, finally, etc
" .; (for more examples see Appendix I)
14 Circle the correct linking wordslphrases, as in the example.
1 Mobile phones are expensive@/so they are vely convenient.
2 She is very generous and shares everything. SinceIOn the
other hand, she can be moody at times.
3 Growing your own vegetables is cheaper than
buying them. Even t h o u g m a t is more, home-
grown vegetables are usually tastier.
4 Many people are taught computer skills
at school. DespitelAs a result, they have a better
chance of finding a job.
5 I admire Jackie becauseltherefore she has found
happiness in both her professional and private life.
Air travel is the most expensive form of
transport. All in allIHowever, it is the fastest.
16 Choose the correct
linking word/ phrase to join
the sentences.
1 Simon failed the exam. He had not
studied enough. (since, while) .......
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2 Ordering take-away food is very
convenient. It can be rather
expensive. (although, such as) .......
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3 Aaron wanted to go to the football
match. His mother wouldn't let
him. (but, therefore) .......................
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