Question

1 Read sentences A-F below. The word
and phrases in italics are linking
expressions. They will help you to find
connections between the missing
sentences and the text. Which are:
a) linkers of time?
b) linkers of contrast?
c) linkers of consequence?
A But when you talk to them, they are
positive.
B From this moment on, he became
addicted to writing and started
writing another story.
C Because of this, he has to be very
disciplined in his fiction writing.
D He says, however, he sympathises
with the poor students who have to
study and analyse the book in
depth.
E Since then, he has worked his way
up to the position of subeditor on a
local newspaper, the 'Adelaide
Advertiser'.
F At that time, his results in English
were poor and he was really
worried his parents would be angry
if he didn't do well in the task.​

Answer 1

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A But when you talk to them, they are positive.

when - linker of contrast

B From this moment on, he became addicted to writing and started

writing another story.

From this moment on - linker of time

C Because of this, he has to be very disciplined in his fiction writing.

Because of this- linker of consequence

D He says, however, he sympathizes with the poor students who have to

study and analyze the book in depth.

however - linker of contrast

E Since then, he has worked his way up to the position of subeditor on a

local newspaper, the 'Adelaide

Since then- linker of time

At that time, his results in English were poor and he was really

worried his parents would be angry if he didn't do well in the task.

At that time - linker of time