Linking Words

Linking words are something that can really help our fluency in English, as they help us to create longer sentences. For example:

I bought a dog.

I bought a dog because I really wanted a pet.

I bought a dog because I really wanted a pet. However, now I wish I hadn't!

Some linking words come in the middle of the sentence:
because
and
so
but
until
then
Etc.

Whereas some linking words join two sentences and often start with a capital letter:
However
Nevertheless
Therefore
In conclusion
To summarise

There are many more linking words! Including:
Whereas
While
In order to
Especially
Generally
For example
Unlike
And more and more and more!

In the following sentences, which linking words do you think complete the sentence?

Today's excellent lesson is by Caroline

Link: How to use Unless and As Long As

• 1. I didn't have a shower this morning ___ my hair was really dirty all day.
  
  so
  whereas
  because
  
  
• 2. I really love driving, ___ on sunny days.
  
  then
  especially
  whereas
  
  
• 3. I love summer. ___, I hate getting on the underground in the heat.
  
  Because
  So
  However
  
  
• 4. I didn't eat any crisps ___ I ate an icecream!
  
  generally
  but
  especially
  
  
• 5. I saw someone applying their make-up ___ they were driving!
  
  so
  while
  in conclusion
  
  
• 6. Emma really enjoys knitting, ___ Mary who hates it!
  
  unlike
  while
  in conclusion
  
  
• 7. I went to the park ___ I went to the shops.
  
  because
  then
  so
  
  
• 8. I thought the documentary was interesting. ___, I would have liked to see more interviews.
  
  Because
  Nevertheless
  For example