Linking Expressions (Coral Reefs)

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Coral Reefs

 

In the text above there are  many examples of words and phrases which connect ideas between different sentences or paragraphs. These are sometimes called linking expressions. Different linking expressions for different types of connection help you to understand texts more easily.

Highlight  the following linking expressions in the Coral reef text:

  • for example (line 17) 
  • In addition (line 18)
  • on the other hand (line 26)
  • In fact (line 28)

Now answer the following questions: 

  • Which of these linking expressions means the same as but?
  • Which one means the same as also?
  • Which one is used to signal that the writer is going to emphasise something?
  • Which one means the same as e.g.?

Complete the summary by choosing the correct linking expressions: 

Coral Reefs Linking Expressions