THJ-5

Welcome! Please consider how your attitude affects your and other students' experiences of the lesson. 

Be respectful, come prepared, and show interest to have the best possible educational experience. 

🕒~10-15 minutes

✍️By yourself or together with your classmate(s)

🎯Repeat what you have learned about linking words

During this exercise, find as many synonyms as you can for the words:

• And (connect ideas)

• But (contrast ideas)

• So (show consequences)

For example:

• Harry likes jazz. And, he likes reggae. ➜ In addition

• He’s a good swimmer. But, he’s bad at running. ➜ On the other hand

• Diamonds are rare and so they are expensive. ➜ Consequently

🕒~15-20 minutes

✍️By yourself

🎯Build upon what you have learned about linking words 

🕒~10-15 minutes

✍️By yourself

🎯Develop your writing and grammar skills by combining sentences using linking words

Using a linking word to improve the sentences:

• It was raining. We still went for a walk.

• I love to travel. I enjoy learning about new cultures.

• He studied all night for the test. He got a bad grade.

• I think you've made a mistake.

• The train was delayed. We arrived late for the meeting.

• You can borrow my car if you fill it up with gas.

• That was an amazing performance.

• Her idea was very creative. I'm afraid it just isn't practical.