UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

a. Insert comma before the conjunction

b. Insert comma after the conjunction

c. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

a. Insert comma before the conjunction

b. Insert comma after the conjunction

c. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.

a. Insert comma before the subordinator

b. Insert comma after the subordinator

c. Insert comma after the word refuses

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.

a. Insert comma before the subordinator

b. Insert comma after the subordinator

c. Insert comma after the word refuses

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

a. Insert comma before the conjunction

b. Insert comma after the conjunction

c. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

a. Insert comma before the conjunction

b. Insert comma after the conjunction

c. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.

a. Insert comma before the subordinate

b. Insert comma directly after the subordinate

c. Insert comma after the word shy

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.

a. Insert comma before the subordinate

b. Insert comma directly after the subordinate

c. Insert comma after the word shy

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDSHarold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

a. Insert comma after the word prom

b. Insert comma before the conjunction

c. Insert comma after the conjunction

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDSHarold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

a. Insert comma after the word prom

b. Insert comma before the conjunction

c. Insert comma after the conjunction

d. No comma needed

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Punctuation helps writers and readers to communicate more effectively. However, punctuation is only one aspect of creating and maintaining clear communication. What other things/practices help or hinder the communication process?

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Language has a history of evolving. From cuneiforms to word processors, many people now regularly communicate with one another using text messages. How important is punctuation in a text message? What makes texting similar or different from other means of communication? Are there specific situations where you might (or might not) use punctuation when texting?

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

Look at the sentences. Explain the difference in terms of meaning.

o “Most of the time, travellers worry about their luggage.”o “Most of the time travellers worry about their luggage”

o Let’s eat Grandpa.o Let’s eat, Grandpa.

Use the examples above and make a few sentences of your own.

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

UNIT 5: LINKING WORDS

PROFESSOR STEPHEN HAWKING

o Listen to the recording. Write down as many connectors / linking words as you can.

o In pairs compare your lists.

o Check in your book and find synonyms/other connectors that fit in the sentence.

o In small groups summarise the text. Each group has to write the first sentence using a connector. Pass your sheet on to the next group which writes the second sentence and so on. At the end, each group should have written at least two sentences. Make sure to recycle connectors!