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Linking verb
TO DESCRIBE CAUSE - RESULT
It rained heavily (reason). They cancelled the match (result)
+) Use verbs in the second sentence:
Sentence (reason). This leads to/ results in/
contributes to + Noun phrase (result)
It rained heavily. This led to the cancellation of the match.
It rained heavily. This resulted in the cancellation of the match.
It rained heavily. This contributed to the cancellation of the match.
APPLICATION
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
As the number of cars increases, more money has
to be spent on road systems. Some people think the
government should pay for this. Others, however,
think that the users should cover the costs.
Discuss 2 views and give your opinion
Give reasons for your answer and include any relaxant examples
from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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