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2 Linking words/expressions
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Name ___________________________________________________ No.
Name No. _______Class:
Class: _________Date
Date
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1. Use the linking words/expressions in brackets to join the sentences. Make any
necessary changes.
a. We enjoy new experiences. We are afraid of going abroad. (in spite of)

b. No matter how hard the students worked, they never got good grades. They decided to talk to
the teacher. (as a result)

c. I would like to experience a deeper cultural diversity. I should go to a multicultural city.

(in order to)

d. You’ll only be able to stay a short time. The costs are very high. (due to)

e. He doesn’t have any relatives left in his hometown. He sometimes visits his old neighbours.
(although)

f. My life in Canada was good and secure. There was always something missing. (however)

2. Here is some advice on going to study in Tasmania, an island state of Australia that
has a unique cultural diversity.
Match the beginning of each sentence (column A) with its correct ending (column C)
and connect them using the appropriate linking word/expression from column B.
There is one extra option in column B.

A B C
a. The wilderness is easy
g. the owners use local produce, and
to access;
they are not expensive at all.
b. Take care on mountain 1. so as to
h.once you are out there, you are
roads 2. therefore really out there.
c. Tasmania is much 3. because of i. it’s a good idea to book your
bigger than most
4. since flight with an Australian
people anticipate
company.
d. It belongs to Australia, 5. however
j. be able to go on a nocturnal
e. Pack good walking 6. consequently wildlife spotting walk.
boots and take a torch 7. although k. driving distances can be deceptive.
f. Take advantage of B&B
l. the bends, ice and, of course, the
meals
wildlife.

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