Svolgi i seguenti 24 esercizi sui linkers e sulla coesione testuale. Lavora con cura sul quaderno o sul foglio, motivando le scelte ogni volta che ti viene richiesto. Per ogni esercizio leggi bene il contesto: il connettivo giusto dipende sempre dal rapporto logico tra le due idee e dal registro del testo.
- Choose the correct linker: 'She was very tired; ___, she finished her homework before midnight.'
- A) however
- B) because
- C) for example
- D) in addition
- Which linker best expresses cause? '___ the heavy traffic, we missed the beginning of the concert.'
- A) Although
- B) Because of
- C) So that
- D) Moreover
- Select the most appropriate formal linker of consequence: 'The report contained several mistakes; ___, it had to be rewritten.'
- A) so
- B) but
- C) therefore
- D) also
- Which option is grammatically correct?
- A) Despite he was tired, he kept walking.
- B) Despite of being tired, he kept walking.
- C) Despite being tired, he kept walking.
- D) Despite that he was tired, he kept walking.
- The connector 'eventually' in English means 'possibly' or 'if necessary'.
- Vero / Falso
- After 'although' we use a full clause with subject and verb.
- Vero / Falso
- It is correct English to write 'But however, the plan failed.'
- Vero / Falso
- 'Moreover' and 'furthermore' belong to the category of additive linkers and are typical of a formal register.
- Vero / Falso
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Complete with the right linker (one word): 'I would love to come to the party; ___, I have to study for my Maths test tomorrow.'
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Complete: '___ the bad reviews, the film became a huge box-office success.' (two words)
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Complete with a linker of consequence: 'The roads were icy; ___ a result, several accidents occurred that morning.'
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Complete: 'He didn't get the job ___ he wasn't qualified enough for the position.' (one word, causal)
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Complete with a sequence linker: 'First, preheat the oven. ___, mix the flour with the eggs. Finally, bake for thirty minutes.' (one word)
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Complete with a conclusion linker (three words): '___, learning a foreign language opens both professional and personal doors.'
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Match each linker with its category. | Colonna A | Colonna B | |---|---| | furthermore | contrast | | nevertheless | consequence | | consequently | example | | for instance | conclusion | | to sum up | time | | meanwhile | addition |
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Match the beginning of each sentence with the most logical ending. | Colonna A | Colonna B | |---|---| | She wore a heavy coat | so nobody could hear him. | | He spoke very quietly, | most students passed it. | | Although the test was difficult, | she also speaks Russian fluently. | | In addition to French, | because it was freezing outside. |
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Which sentence shows correct text cohesion through reference?
- A) I bought a new phone. Phone is amazing.
- B) I bought a new phone. It is amazing.
- C) I bought a new phone. The new phone I bought is amazing.
- D) I bought a new phone. New is amazing.
- Identify the linker of exemplification in: 'Many European capitals, namely Paris and Rome, attract millions of tourists.'
- A) many
- B) namely
- C) attract
- D) millions
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Rewrite this sentence using 'despite' instead of 'although': 'Although she was nervous, she performed brilliantly on stage.'
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Rewrite using 'because of' instead of 'because': 'The flight was cancelled because the weather was terrible.'
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Combine the two sentences into one using a linker of contrast: 'The hotel was very expensive. The rooms were small and uncomfortable.'
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Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about your favourite hobby, using at least five different linkers from at least three different categories. Underline each linker and write its category in brackets.
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Read this short text and rewrite it improving cohesion. Use linkers, pronouns and synonyms to avoid repetitions. 'Marco is a student. Marco lives in Turin. Marco studies languages. Marco wants to become a translator. Marco works in a café in the evening. Marco needs money to pay for his studies.'
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Analizza il seguente periodo individuando tutti i linkers, classificandoli per categoria e spiegando perché ciascuno è appropriato nel contesto: 'Although online learning has become very popular, many students still prefer traditional classes; in fact, face-to-face lessons offer immediate feedback and, moreover, encourage real social interaction. Therefore, schools should combine both approaches in order to provide the best educational experience.'