Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Grammar Link Words

Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Grammar Link Words

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Grammar Link Words

Linking words and phrases in English (also called ‘connective’ or ‘transition’ words) are used to combine two clauses or sentences presenting contrast, comparison, condition, supposition, purpose, etc. They enable us to establish clear connections between ideas.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate link word.
1. Promise me that you will phone me …………………………. you get to the railway station.
2. “I’ll take some money with me just …………………………. I see something I want to buy.”
3. Jenni promised to look after Hari’s cat …………………………. she was on holiday.
4. It is a small house and requires a lot of repairs …………………………., it is a long way from the center.
5. He was let off …………………………. he would not repeat the offense.
6. He wore a coat …………………………. he might not catch cold.
7. It has been raining continuously …………………………. last week.
8. She was …………………………. unable to attend the meeting.
9. He was so tired …………………………. he had stayed up late to watch the football match.
10. …………………………. you stop eating so much chocolate you won’t be able to fit into your favorite dress.
11. I have to complete this assignment …………………………. the end of the day.
12. I saw him go into the office and ten minutes …………………………. he came out looking very pale.
13. …………………………. having a swim we lay in the sun, watching the boats in the distance.
14. He could beat his father at chess …………………………. he was only 8.
15. I like holidays by the sea …………………………. my husband prefers to go to the mountains.
16. …………………………. the high risk involved, many scientists chase tornadoes so they can study them more closely.
17. …………………………. television can be educational, I think it’s better to read a book.
18. …………………………. the rain and the high winds, they never went camping.
19. You are not eligible for a subsidized bus pass …………………………. you are a full-time student.
20. He was an absolute failure in medical school, so he decided to try law ………………………….
Answer:
1. as soon as
2. in case
3. while
4. Moreover
5. on condition that
6. in order that
7. since
8. therefore
9. because
10. Unless
11. by
12. later
13. After
14. although
15. whereas
16. Despite
17. Even though
18. Due to
19. unless
20. instead