B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate choices from brackets. 1. I don’t want to go to a restaurant;_______________(besides / as a result), we can’t
afford it.
2. A career in IT field is lucrative;_____________(similarly / at the same time), it is
stressful and it can even be harmful to one’s health.
3. I understand your problems;______________(although / however), I can’t help you.
4. Transportation has developed a lot in India;______________(likewise / whereas), the
trade too has improved.
5. Some of the students scored low ranks in the exams;________________(so that /
consequently), the teacher arranged a series of remedial classes.
C. Complete the following paragraph by choosing the appropriate linking
words.
Linking words help us in many ways in writing.______________, they help us in presenting
our ideas in a meaningful way._______________, they help us to introduce and develop
the main idea of the paragraph._______________, they help us to illustrate and add
supporting details._____________, they help us in moving from one idea to another by
binding one sentence with another.___________, they help us to understand the ideas
presented in the paragraph.______________, using too many linking words ruins the
structure and coherence of the paragraph.
D. Join the following sentences using the linkers given in brackets. 1. There were freezing temperatures. They trekked for hours. (in spite of)
2. It's an interesting city. We're going to visit it again. (such … that)
3. We booked a holiday. We had very little money. (although)
4. The tour guide was informative. We didn't need to read our guidebook. (so … that)
5. He didn't like water. He booked a cruise. (In spite of the fact that)
6. Preachers preach many good things. Many of them do not practise what they preach.
(though/eventhough)
7. Jainulabdeen had no formal education and no wealth. (neither….nor)
8. The continental dimensions of the country account for the variations and diversities .
There are several religious sects and beliefs.( besides).