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00:00Hi friends! Today we will learn more on linking words. So let's start.
00:09We have already learned that linking words link or join two words or a part of a sentence with another part of the sentence.
00:20Linking words also help to add more information to the sentence and for many more purposes.
00:29Like, by using linking words, we can give reasons for our actions. They help us to make excuses.
00:39We can also add more information with the help of linking words.
00:45My favorite fruits are apples and bananas. Here, and is a linking word, which helps to add more things.
00:58We saw many examples on how linking words are used to give more information or adding up things in a list.
01:08Now, we will learn one more use of linking words, that is, for giving reasons for our actions or for telling the purpose of some action.
01:22Some such linking words are for, as, because of, since, because.
01:34For. I am going for a walk. Here, the linking word for is being used to tell the purpose of going.
01:48He is working hard for getting good marks. Here, the linking word for is being used to tell the purpose of working hard.
01:59They are collecting money for a noble cause. Here, the linking word for is being used to tell the reason for collecting money.
02:11As. She is not attending dance classes as she is not well. Here, the linking word as is being used to give the reason for not attending dance classes.
02:28Because of. She is upset because of her pet's bad health. Here, the linking word because of is being used to tell the reason for being upset.
02:44Joy is happy because of his good result. Here, the linking word because of is being used to tell the reason for being happy.
02:57They are happy because of their new school. Here again, the linking word because of is being used to tell the reason for being happy.
03:10Since. She is studying since she has an exam tomorrow.
03:18Because. He is making a beautiful greeting card because tomorrow is his mom's birthday. Here, the linking word because is being used to tell the reason for making a beautiful card.
03:36My friend is shifting to New City because his father has been given a promotion and a transfer. Here, the linking word because is being used to tell the reason for shifting to a new city.
03:53He is not able to write properly because he has an injury on his hand. Here, the linking word because is being used to tell the reason for not being able to write properly.
04:08So, linking words helps us to convey the purpose or reason for our actions.
04:16Now, let's learn one more type of linking words. The ones that help us in giving examples. For example.
04:25I have many friends at school. For example, Felix, Alice, and Lily. Here, the linking word for example is used for giving the examples of friends.
04:43Nature has given us so many friends. For example, trees, plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers, birds, animals, rivers, and many more.
04:56So, the linking word for example enables us to give so many examples or helps us to mention a list of things in our sentence.
05:09Next linking word is for instance. We have many ways to save electricity and water. For instance, always close the tap after using it and switch off the light when you leave the room.
05:27So, the linking word for instance enables us to give many examples.
05:35There are many ways to reduce weight. For instance, exercising, cycling, and swimming.
05:43Here again, the linking word for instance helps us to mention many ways of reducing weight.
05:54Next linking word that we are going to learn is such as. There are many outdoor games that we can play such as badminton, tennis, football, and cricket.
06:09So, the linking word such as also enables us to give a list of things.
06:18My mom cooks various dishes at home such as a variety of cakes, puddings, pastas, and pizzas.
06:29Here again, the linking word such as also enables us to give a list of things.
06:38Now we will learn some linking words that are used for comparing things and comparing options.
06:46Just as I have a small kitchen garden at home just as yours.
06:53Here, the linking word just as compares to kitchen gardens.
07:01He has a puzzle game just as yours.
07:06Here, the linking word just as compares to puzzle games.
07:14Similarly, Aaron has won an Olympic medal with his hard work.
07:20Similarly, you can also work hard to achieve something.
07:26Here again, the linking word similarly is used for comparison.
07:33Tom has made a very beautiful card.
07:37Similarly, you should also use your free time for doing creative work.
07:44Here again, the linking word similarly is used for comparison.
07:51Just like. He is a creative child just like you.
07:58Here again, the linking word just like compared to children.
08:04Here, we have another linking word and it is same as.
08:10She is wearing a blue dress same as yours.
08:15His painting is same as yours.
08:19Their house is same as yours.
08:22The linking word same as compared two things in these sentences.
08:30So kids, today we learned about some more linking words.
08:35Now you may go ahead and take a quiz to learn more.
08:38Bye-bye.