Linkers - Speed Run

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Linkers - Speed Run

Linkers (linking words or conjunctions) help show the relationship between two sentences or clauses—whether you want to add information, show a contrast, or give options.

Connecting your ideas clearly is one of the best ways to level up your English writing and speaking! Linkers (linking words or conjunctions) help show the relationship between two sentences or clauses—whether you want to add information, show a contrast, or give options.

Quick Concept Guide:

Adding Information (การเพิ่มข้อมูล):
- and (และ) – joins two simple ideas.
- also (ด้วย/เช่นกัน) – placed before the main verb or after be.
- as well as (รวมถึง / เช่นเดียวกับ) – connects extra items or phrases.
- in addition to (นอกจาก...แล้ว) – followed by a noun or -ing phrase.
Contrasting Ideas (การแสดงความขัดแย้ง):
- but (แต่) – connects two contrasting clauses in a single sentence.
- however (อย่างไรก็ตาม) – starts a new sentence to show a contrast, usually followed by a comma (,).
Giving Choices (การให้ตัวเลือก):
- or (หรือ) – connects alternatives or options.

Test your speed and accuracy in the review game below!

Title: A2 Linkers Speed Run
Questions:
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: I bought apples ____ bananas at the supermarket.
  Options:
  - and
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: and
  Explanation: Use **and** to connect two similar items or ideas.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: She wanted to go to the park, ____ it started raining.
  Options:
  - but
  - and
  - also
  - or
  Answer: but
  Explanation: Use **but** to introduce an unexpected result or contrasting idea.
- Category: Giving Choices
  Question: Would you like tea ____ coffee?
  Options:
  - or
  - and
  - but
  - in addition to
  Answer: or
  Explanation: Use **or** when presenting options or alternatives.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: Mark plays soccer. He ____ likes to swim on weekends.
  Options:
  - also
  - but
  - or
  - as well as
  Answer: also
  Explanation: Use **also** before the main verb to add extra information.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: He studied very hard for the test. ____, he did not pass.
  Options:
  - However
  - And
  - Or
  - Also
  Answer: However
  Explanation: Use **However** with a comma at the beginning of a sentence to show contrast.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: She speaks English ____ Spanish fluently.
  Options:
  - as well as
  - but
  - however
  - or
  Answer: as well as
  Explanation: Use **as well as** to mean 'in addition to' or 'and also'.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: ____ his regular job, David teaches guitar on Sundays.
  Options:
  - In addition to
  - But
  - Or
  - However
  Answer: In addition to
  Explanation:
  Use **In addition to** at the start of a clause followed by a noun phrase to introduce extra details.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: Tom washed the dishes ____ cleaned the kitchen.
  Options:
  - and
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: and
  Explanation: Use **and** to join two completed actions in a sequence.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: I called him three times, ____ he didn't answer the phone.
  Options:
  - but
  - and
  - also
  - as well as
  Answer: but
  Explanation: Use **but** to connect two contrasting clauses.
- Category: Giving Choices
  Question: You can pay with cash ____ credit card.
  Options:
  - or
  - but
  - however
  - in addition to
  Answer: or
  Explanation: Use **or** to indicate choices between two payment methods.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: Sarah is a talented painter. She is ____ a great musician.
  Options:
  - also
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: also
  Explanation: Use **also** after the verb 'to be' to add related information.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: The hotel was very expensive. ____, the service was terrible.
  Options:
  - However
  - Or
  - And
  - As well as
  Answer: However
  Explanation: Use **However** at the start of a sentence to contrast with the previous statement.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: The vacation package includes flights ____ four nights in a hotel.
  Options:
  - as well as
  - but
  - however
  - or
  Answer: as well as
  Explanation: Use **as well as** to link two things included together.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: ____ French, she is learning Japanese this semester.
  Options:
  - In addition to
  - But
  - However
  - Or
  Answer: In addition to
  Explanation: Use **In addition to** to introduce an extra subject or activity.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: My brother is tall ____ has brown hair.
  Options:
  - and
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: and
  Explanation: Use **and** to connect two descriptive features.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: I really like ice cream, ____ I am allergic to milk.
  Options:
  - but
  - and
  - also
  - as well as
  Answer: but
  Explanation: Use **but** to introduce an obstacle or contradictory fact.
- Category: Giving Choices
  Question: Is your birthday in July ____ August?
  Options:
  - or
  - and
  - but
  - also
  Answer: or
  Explanation: Use **or** when asking a choice question between two months.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: We visited the museum and ____ went to the botanical garden.
  Options:
  - also
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: also
  Explanation: Use **also** alongside 'and' to reinforce the addition of another activity.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: I love running in the morning. ____, today it was too cold outside.
  Options:
  - However
  - And
  - Or
  - As well as
  Answer: However
  Explanation: Use **However** to begin a contrasting thought about today's routine.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: The children love watching cartoons ____ playing video games.
  Options:
  - as well as
  - but
  - however
  - or
  Answer: as well as
  Explanation: Use **as well as** followed by an -ing form to join two preferred hobbies.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: ____ a sandwich, he ordered a large fruit smoothie.
  Options:
  - In addition to
  - But
  - However
  - Or
  Answer: In addition to
  Explanation: Use **In addition to** before a noun to add another ordered item.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: Please open your book ____ turn to page 20.
  Options:
  - and
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: and
  Explanation: Use **and** to combine two sequential instructions.
- Category: Contrasting Ideas
  Question: He invited me to his party, ____ I was too tired to go.
  Options:
  - but
  - and
  - also
  - or
  Answer: but
  Explanation: Use **but** to link the invitation with the contrasting reason for not going.
- Category: Giving Choices
  Question: We can watch a movie ____ go for a walk outside.
  Options:
  - or
  - but
  - however
  - in addition to
  Answer: or
  Explanation: Use **or** to offer two possible activities.
- Category: Adding Information
  Question: She works as a nurse and ____ volunteers at an animal shelter.
  Options:
  - also
  - but
  - or
  - however
  Answer: also
  Explanation: Use **also** to highlight an extra role or duty.