Here are the solutions to the exercises on linking words.
Part A: Choose the correct linking word
1.
because
* *Reason:* We use "because" to give a reason. He lay down for the reason that he was ill. ("So that" is used for a purpose or goal).
2.
so
* *Reason:* We use "so" to show a result. Because it was his birthday, the result was that he gave a party.
3.
however
* *Reason:* This shows a contrast. The car was fast (positive), *but* it was expensive (negative/downside). "While" usually compares two things happening at the same time.
4.
while
* *Reason:* This connects two actions happening at the same time. You washed dishes *at the same time as* Mary watched TV.
5.
when
* *Reason:* This connects an action to a specific moment in time. He screamed at the moment he heard the noise.
6.
although
* *Reason:* This shows a surprise or contrast. It is surprising that Sam is sensible *even though* he is young. "In order to" would need a verb after it (e.g., "In order to be sensible").
7.
in case
* *Reason:* This means doing something to be prepared for a possibility. He phoned her to be safe/prepared if she didn't know what happened.
8.
as soon as
* *Reason:* This means "immediately after." She started cooking immediately after she arrived home.
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Part B: Match Column A with Column B
1.
John phoned Mary matches with
c) but she wasn't at home.
* *(Note: The image already draws this line for you).*
2.
Mary called a taxi matches with
a) after she had collected her things.
* *Logic:* First she got her things, then she called the taxi.
3.
Fred was dismissed matches with
e) because he was always late for work.
* *Logic:* Being late is the reason for being fired (dismissed).
4.
They were feeling cold matches with
b) So they made a fire.
* *Logic:* Making a fire is the result of feeling cold.
5.
Although I prefer Carol matches with
d) I don't think she isn't the right person for the job.
* *Logic:* "Although" sets up a contrast between liking someone and thinking they aren't right for a task.
6.
I made a sandwich matches with
f) because I was hungry.
* *Logic:* Hunger is the reason for making food.
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Final Answer:
Part A
1. because
2. so
3. however
4. while
5. when
6. although
7. in case
8. as soon as
Part B
1. c
2. a
3. e
4. b
5. d
6. f
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of linking words worksheet.
