Task 2 at 6.5: cohesion without too many linkers
Link ideas with fewer linkers, each used for its meaning, and with reference words such as this, these and such. Then rewrite over-linked sentences yourself.
9 min
Module 22 · Lesson 4 of 5
In this lesson
- Notice when linkers are overused or add nothing.
- Link sentences with reference words: it, they, this + a noun, these, such.
- Choose a linker for its meaning: addition, contrast, result or example.
- Join two ideas inside one sentence with because, although, whereas or which.
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