Conjunctions

Instructions: The words in the chart can be used to link sentences together. Study them. Choose suitable words to fill the gaps in the argument below. Think about what the word will do e.g. add more information or do you want to contrast ideas. Remember there is more than one right answer.

To add ideas  				To contrast ideas	To compare ideas	To show cause and effect	
also
as well as
in addition
finally
besides
in the first place	however
unfortunately
yet
otherwise
on the other hand	similarly
likewise
in the same way	therefore
as a result of
consequently	

Lastly, exercise is an extremely important factor in controlling body weight. There have been numerous studies to show the benefits of exercise. _________, the 'push play' programme in schools is designed to do just that. _________, televisions '60 minutes' on August 25, 2003 said obesity was epidemic: "Only one percent of the people who dieted would be successful." This shows how important exercise is. Even weight watchers have now introduced an exercise programme.

__________, it can be seen that a tax on high-fat and high-sugar food may have little effect in reducing premature deaths. __________, educating people that regular exercise assists with lowering body weight and encouraging low-fat and low-sugar diets by pointing out the health risks through advertising will assist. I __________suggest that the government look at ways of implementing a national education programme rather than a tax on junk food.

Instructions: Compare your answers to your friends. Now compare your answer to the Exemplar for an Argument "Push for tax on junk food sales"
Teacher Answers from Exemplar
Lastly, exercise is an extremely important factor in controlling body weight. There have been numerous studies to show the benefits of exercise. In fact, the 'push play' programme in schools is designed to do just that. Also, televisions '60 minutes' on August 25, 2003 said obesity was epidemic: "Only one percent of the people who dieted would be successful." This shows how important exercise is. Even weight watchers have now introduced an exercise programme.

Therefore, it can be seen that a tax on high-fat and high-sugar food may have little effect in reducing premature deaths. On the other hand, educating people that regular exercise assists with lowering body weight and encouraging low-fat and low-sugar diets by pointing out the health risks through advertising will assist. I therefore suggest that the government look at ways of implementing a national education programme rather than a tax on junk food.