CAA-4 Broad path
CAA-4c1: Complete the sentences
Complete the sentences with the most appropriate advanced linking word from the options provided.
I would like to help; _____ I don’t have enough time. (However / Moreover / Consequently)
The weather was cold, and _____ we decided to stay inside. (Furthermore / Therefore / However)
He loves cooking; _____, he has started a food blog. (alternatively / moreover / even so)
We left early _____ we wanted to avoid the traffic. (since / however / therefore)
Answer key
However
Therefore
Moreover
Since
CAA-4c2: Change the sentences
Change the sentences with the words in parenthesis. Use your whiteboard
She was tired, but she finished her homework. (however)
I went to bed early because I was exhausted. (since)
They decided to walk to the park, and they took their dog with them. (as well as)
I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet. (consequently)
We stayed indoors because it was raining. (due to)
She is good at math and science. (in addition to)
Answer key
She was tired; however, she finished her homework.
I went to bed early since I was exhausted.
They decided to walk to the park, as well as taking their dog with them.
I forgot my umbrella; consequently, I got wet.
We stayed indoors due to the rain.
She is good at math in addition to science.
CAA-4c3: Change the sentences
By yourself or in groups, come up with a short ‘story’
Use the synonyms to the linking words and, because and but. For example:
Students such as Feke are incredibly annoying, whereas Richard is never like that, in addition Feke will be dispelled from class. Despite his disruptive behavior, Feke always manages to avoid consequences. However, his antics reach a breaking point when he interrupts a crucial lecture … (46 words)
Advanced linking words summary
Elaboration A ➜ A
Function: synonym to “and”; gives more information, provide examples
Examples: such as, for instance, as well, in addition, furthermore, moreover
Cause and effect. A ➜ B.
Function: synonym to “because”; tells us why, provide results
Examples: due to, since, therefore, on the condition that, consequently, in order to
Compare and contrast. A ≠ B.
Function: synonym to “but”; compare to see if examples are similar or not
Examples: in comparison, in contrast to, however, despite, in spite of, whereas