Linking words

EFL

LINKING WORDS

Exercise A: Fill in the blanks with the correct connector ( therefore, what's more, also, however, moreover, so, despite that)

1. Sarah was feeling very tired; ______, she decided to take a short nap before the meeting.

2. I enjoy playing basketball. ______, I love watching football on TV.

3. He didn't study for the exam. ______, he managed to pass it.

4. The weather was terrible. ______, we decided to go hiking.

5. She is a talented musician. ______, she speaks five languages fluently.

6. I didn't like the movie at all. ______, it was too long and boring.

7. They didn't have enough time to prepare. ______, they did their best to finish the project.

 

 

Exercise B: Choose the correct connector for each sentence.

8. I didn’t get the job offer. ______, I will keep looking for other opportunities.
a) Despite that
b) Therefore
c) However

9. He always helps others. ______, he volunteers at a local charity.
a) So
b) Moreover
c) Despite that

10. The restaurant was very expensive. ______, the food wasn’t very good.
a) Also
b) What's more
c) However

11. I wasn’t feeling well, ______ I went to work anyway.
a) Despite that
b) Therefore
c) However

 

Exercise C: Complete the paragraph using the appropriate connectors.

12.
I love visiting new places. ______, I always try to learn a few words in the local language before I go. This way, I can communicate with the locals more easily. I visited Paris last year. The weather was amazing, and I had a fantastic time. ______, I visited the Eiffel Tower and took lots of photos. The food was delicious, and I tried many new dishes. ______, I also visited the Louvre Museum and saw the famous Mona Lisa. ______, I would recommend going to Paris to anyone who enjoys history and culture!

Impact 2- unit 1- grammar 1

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Comparative Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative/ Superlative form of the adjectives provided.

  1. My house is __________ (big) than yours.
  2. This book is __________ (interesting) than the one I read last week.
  3. Her dress is __________ (beautiful) than mine.
  4. The exam was __________ (difficult) than I expected.
  5. Mount Everest is the_________(high) mountain in the world.
  6. She is the __________ (intelligent) student in our class.
  7. This is the __________ (expensive) restaurant in town.
  8. Today is the __________ (cold) day of the year.
  9. John is (tall) _______ than Mike.
  10. This puzzle is (easy) _______ than the previous one.
  11. Winter is (cold) _______ than autumn.
  12. My car is (fast) _______ than yours.

2. Rewrite the sentences using the comparative/ Superlative form.

  1. John is (tall) _______ than Mike.
  2. This puzzle is (easy) _______ than the previous one.
  3. Winter is (cold) _______ than autumn.
  4. My car is (fast) _______ than yours.
  5. This hotel is __________ (expensive) than the one we stayed at last time.
  6. His explanation was __________ (clear) than hers.
  7. Their house is __________ (far) from the city center than ours.
  8. She feels __________ (happy) now that the project is finished.

3. Choose the correct comparative form to complete the sentences.

  1. This book is __________ (more interesting / interestinger) than that one.
  2. My dog is __________ (more friendly / friendlier) than my cat.
  3. The test was __________ (easier / more easier) than I thought.
  4. Jane is __________ (more talented / talenteder) than her sister.
  5. This is __________ (more beautiful / the most beautiful) painting in the gallery.
  6. He is __________ (more talented / the most talented) musician in the orchestra.
  7. January is usually __________ (the coldest / colder) month of the year in our region.
  8. That was __________ (the worst / worse) movie I’ve seen this year.

 

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