Cover of the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 7f - Writing for the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Which of the underlined linkers in the report are used to:

  • list point?
  • make concessions?
  • add emphasis?
  • express opinion?
  • make suggestions?
  • express cause and effect?

Answer

  • list point - In the first place; Secondly; Finally
  • make concessions - despite the fact that
  • add emphasis - particularly
  • express opinion - I feel; I believe; I strongly recommend; in my opinion
  • make suggestions - One suggestion would be
  • express cause and effect - This way; By doing this; As a result