way2go! 7. Practice Pack, Arbeitsheft

37 Linking devices Which of the linking devices in the box can you use for the functions below? also as a result consequently despite due to even though for this reason however in addition (to) in other words in spite of moreover namely nevertheless on the other hand since such as thus a to give examples (e.g. for instance ): b to add information (e.g. what is more ): c to write about results/consequences (e.g. therefore ): d to contrast an idea (e.g. although ): e to give reasons (e.g. because ): Use some of the linking devices from above in the following sentences. Sometimes there is more than one possible answer. 1 A dog can be a man’s best friend. people love to keep dogs as pets. 2 Many people keep pets dogs or cats. 3 Most dogs are suitable pets for children, , they can also be dangerous. 4 cats are supposedly easier to keep, many people prefer dogs as pets. 5 A lot of teenagers would like to keep a pet the costs that are involved. 6 Keeping exotic pets may be expensive they might require special food. 7 Unfortunately, some pets might suffer their owner’s carelessness. 8 to the high costs, some pets can cause trouble within the family. 9 Some animals are dangerous, they shouldn’t be kept as pets. 10 Fish are generally inexpensive to keep, buying a fish tank might be costly. 11 Owning a pet may be beneficial for a teenager’s mental health. , it may help him/her to become a responsible adult. 12 Some people may argue that teenagers should not own a pet. , they forget that keeping a pet will strengthen their sense of responsibility. LANGUAGE 5 a b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv