17) Prepare a chart on linkers and write their usages.
Ans: Linkers, their usages
Linker | Usage | Examples |
And | Adds information or clauses. | 1. I like tea and coffee. |
2. He is tall and strong. | ||
But | Contrasts information or clauses. | 3. She wants to go, but I don't. |
4. It's raining, but we'll go anyway. | ||
Or | Presents alternatives or choices. | 5. Do you want tea or coffee? |
6. We can go now or later. | ||
So | Indicates a consequence or result. | 7. It's raining, so take an umbrella. |
8. She studied hard, so she passed. | ||
Because | Provides a reason. | 9. He's late because of traffic. |
10. We canceled the picnic because of rain. | ||
Although | Introduces a contrast, often at the beginning. | 11. Although it's cold, I'll swim. |
12. She's busy although it's Sunday. | ||
However | Contrasts or introduces an unexpected result. | 13. It's expensive; however, it's worth it. |
14. She's tired. However, she won the race. | ||
Therefore | Indicates a logical consequence. | 15. It's late; therefore, I'll leave now. |
16. She studied hard, therefore she passed. | ||
Meanwhile | Shows a simultaneous action or event. | 17. I was cooking, meanwhile she cleaned. |
18. He was on the phone; meanwhile I left. | ||
Furthermore | Adds more information or supports a point. | 19. It's a great place, furthermore, it's affordable. |
20. He's an expert; furthermore, he's experienced. | ||
On the other hand | Introduces an opposing idea. | 21. It's expensive. On the other hand, it's high quality. |
22. I wanted to stay; on the other hand, I needed to leave. | ||
In addition | Adds more information, often at the beginning. | 23. In addition, I have some news. |
24. She's a great artist. In addition, she's a writer. | ||
As a result | Indicates a consequence or outcome. | 25. He worked hard. As a result, he succeeded. |
