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English Grammar: Organizing Words and Phrases

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What type of word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'Tourism brings much-needed money to developing countries, _________, it provides employment for the local population.'

in addition

Which word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'You shouldn’t smoke, drink, take drugs or eat unhealthy food, _________, you should live a healthier lifestyle.'

also

What region is Argentina part of?

Latin America

What type of word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'Drugs are banned in Britain - _________ weapons such as guns and knives.'

what's more

Which of the following countries is not part of the United Kingdom?

Ireland

Which word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'You need a passport _________, you might need a visa, immunisation jabs, and written permission to visit certain areas.'

along with

What is the nationality of people from Bangladesh?

Bangladeshi

Which of the following capital cities is not in Europe?

Lima

What type of word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'Your grades have been very poor for the past two years _________ you need to work really hard if you want to pass your exams next month.'

therefore

Which word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'The ozone layer is becoming depleted, the air in the cities is becoming too dirty to breathe and our seas and rivers are no longer safe to swim in _________ pollution is slowly destroying the planet.'

moreover

What region is Botswana part of?

Southern Africa

What type of word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'All power corrupts _________, absolute power corrupts absolutely.'

likewise

Which of the following countries is part of the Gulf States?

Kuwait

Which word or phrase would best complete the sentence: 'Japan, Korea, and Taiwan are all in the Far East _________ the South Pole is situated in the Antarctic.'

in addition

What is the nationality of people from Brazil?

Brazilian

Which of the following countries is not part of Latin America?

Botswana

Study Notes

Organizing Words and Phrases

  • Addition words and phrases: along with, also, and, as well as, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, too, what's more
  • Equation words and phrases: correspondingly, equally, in the same way, likewise, similarly
  • Conclusion words and phrases: in brief, in conclusion, thus, therefore, to conclude, to summarise, to sum up briefly, we can conclude that

Completing Sentences

  • Use addition words and phrases to connect ideas or add information
  • Use equation words and phrases to show similarity or equivalence
  • Use conclusion words and phrases to summarize or draw a conclusion

Around the World

  • Japan, Korea, and Taiwan are in the Far East
  • The South Pole is situated in the Antarctic
  • New Zealand is part of Australasia
  • Bangladesh is part of the Indian subcontinent
  • Guatemala is a country in Central America
  • Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, and Honduras are part of Latin America
  • Botswana is in southern Africa
  • England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are known collectively as the United Kingdom
  • The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are part of Europe
  • Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates are part of the Gulf States
  • Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are known collectively as Scandinavia
  • Bangkok, Lima, and Tunis are examples of capital cities

Nationalities

  • Afghanistan: Afghan
  • Argentina: Argentine
  • Australia: Australian
  • Bangladesh: Bangladeshi
  • Belgium: Belgian
  • Brazil: Brazilian
  • Canada: Canadian
  • Denmark: Danish
  • Egypt: Egyptian
  • England: English
  • Finland: Finnish
  • Greece: Greek
  • India: Indian
  • Iran: Iranian
  • Iraq: Iraqi
  • Ireland: Irish
  • Israel: Israeli
  • Japan: Japanese
  • Kuwait: Kuwaiti
  • Lebanon: Lebanese
  • Malaysia: Malaysian
  • Mexico: Mexican
  • Morocco: Moroccan
  • The Netherlands: Dutch
  • Norway: Norwegian
  • Pakistan: Pakistani
  • Peru: Peruvian
  • The Philippines: Filipino
  • Poland: Polish
  • Portugal: Portuguese
  • Russia: Russian
  • Saudi Arabia: Saudi
  • Scotland: Scottish
  • Spain: Spanish
  • Sweden: Swedish
  • Switzerland: Swiss
  • Thailand: Thai
  • Turkey: Turkish
  • Wales: Welsh
  • Yemen: Yemeni

Classify words and phrases into their correct categories based on their function in sentences, including addition, equation, and conclusion. Practice completing sentences with the correct words and phrases.

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