Linking

1. Linking Words

2. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) First __________, we’ll visit the Eiffel Tower __________ we’ll go shopping. then

3. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) so It’s raining, __________ I’m not playing tennis.

4. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) She won’t mind your being late - ____________ it’s not your fault, is it? besides

5. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) Since ____________ you’re so clever, why don’t you do it?

6. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) I understood what she was saying ______________ her strong accent. in spite of

7. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) unless Don’t buy it ___________ you really want it.

8. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) Do you play any other sports _____________ football and basketball? besides

9. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) Although _______________ he is rich and famous, he is not happy.

10. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) You can borrow my car _______________ you bring it back tomorrow. provided

11. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) The match took place _______________ of the bad weather. in spite of

12. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) I’m working and studying very hard __________________ get promotion. in order to

13. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) however You can dress ______________ you like, it’s quite an informal party.

14. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) Don’t take that road ______________ you really have to. unless

15. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) You’d better leave now _______________ you’ll be late for your train. otherwise

16. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) You can invite Paul to the party ___________ not his friend Mark! but

17. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) if I’ll pay you extra _____ you get the work finished by Friday.

18. Choosefrom: first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although, in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless, otherwise, provided (that) Since _______ we’ve got time before the train arrives, let’s go and have a cup of tea.