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    NAME: Laura Catalina Pinilla Quiroga

    LINKING WORDS

    1. Complete the sentences with the correct transition signals. Capitalize when
    necessary.
    1. Winters in Canada can be very cold. For this reason, warm clothing is important.
    (meanwhile / for this reason / for example)
    2. Mercury is a small planet. In fact, it is only slightly larger than our moon.
    (thus / subsequently / in fact)
    3. I was sick so I didn’t study for the test; therefore, I got a very low grade.
    (e.g. / therefore / first)
    4. There are many reasons why Plan “A” didn’t work. In short, Plan “B” was
    a much better idea.
    (in short / for instance / next)
    5. My friend looked for food; meanwhile I made a shelter for the night.
    (meanwhile / certainly / as a case in point)
    6. There was no rain for two months. Because of this, all the crops died.
    (all in all / e.g. / because of this)
    7. First, I arrived at the hotel, then I checked in, and finally I went to bed.
    (to summarize / finally / truly)
    8. Some passenger planes are huge; indeed, an Airbus A380 can carry
    more than 800 people.
    (at last / in brief / indeed)
    9. A: Did you have a good time? B: No. As a matter of fact, I had a terrible time!
    (as a matter of fact / to illustrate / hence)
    10. Patrick overslept this morning. As a result, he was late for work.
    (as a result / such as / to sum up)

    1. The bullet ant is a small creature. Nonetheless, its bite is extremely painful.
    (obviously / in a similar way / nonetheless)
    2. Polar bears live in the Arctic. Similarly, penguins also live in cold regions.
    (similarly / that is / without a doubt)
    3. Our company needs to expand its market; as well, it needs to hire more
    people.
    (as well / in contrast / even though)
    4. I studied hard for the exam, and yet I got a low grade.
    (also / and yet / undoubtedly)
    5. Regular exercise is necessary for good health; likewise, you should try to
    get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet.
    (likewise / to clarify / nevertheless)
    6. Einstein was born in Germany; however, he became a U.S. citizen in 1940.
    (correspondingly / namely / however)
    7. It’s late and we’re tired. In other words, it’s time for us to go to bed.
    (just as importantly / in other words / in comparison)
    8. Air tickets are expensive. On the other hand, I’ve always wanted to visit Fiji.
    (on the other hand / obviously / besides)
    9. One light year equals 9.46 trillion kilometers. Simply put, it’s a long distance.
    (additionally / in comparison / simply put)
    10. The assignment is due on Monday. Of course, you’ll lose marks if it’s late.
    (of course / to put it another way / in like manner)

    ABOUT YOU
    • Finish the sentences about you. Use the present simple tense.
    1. I usually study hard for a test. As a result, . . .
    I often get good grades
    2. I always try to be careful. Nevertheless, . . .
    sometimes I make mistakes that make me feel guilty
    3. I know how to do many things; in fact, . . .
    I am good at organizing events and solving any kind of problems
    4. I like to study English. However, . . .
    I find speaking fluently to be challenging sometimes
    5. Sometimes I don’t have time for breakfast. Therefore, . . .
    I feel tired and hungry during the morning
    6. I have several hobbies; for example, . . .
    I enjoy singing, dancing, reading and watching movies
    7. I can speak English. In addition, . . .
    I am currently learning Korean
    8. I love weekends and holidays. On the other hand, . . .
    I sometimes struggle to get back into my routine afterward

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