- LINK QUESTIONS -
In these questions you need to show how a paragraph or sentence acts as a link
between the writing before and after it. The question will tell you which sentence
or paragraph is acting as a link, then ask you to explain how it links the ideas.
Hidden Link (Higher only)
Sometimes, they will not tell you it is a link question. The question will ask you to
identify the ‘function’ or ‘purpose’ of the lines. Have a look at the lines – there is a
strong chance there will be a link. When this happens, all you write is that it has a
linking function, then carry on with the steps above for a normal link question.
HOW TO ANSWER LINK QUESTIONS:
STEP 1: Write down from the link the words which refer back to the previous
paragraph and explain what it specifically refers back to.
STEP 2: Write down from the link the words which introduce the ideas that are
discussed after the link. Quote the words and say what it introduces.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Quote a word of phrase from the link sentence which has a
linking function, e.g. Also, however, despite this, on the other hand, in addition,
yet, moreover, etc.
For example you can use the expressions/structure:
“__________”refers back to __________ from the previous paragraph.
“__________”introduces the idea of __________ which is discussed in the next
section.
In these questions you need to show how a paragraph or sentence acts as a link
between the writing before and after it. The question will tell you which sentence
or paragraph is acting as a link, then ask you to explain how it links the ideas.
Hidden Link (Higher only)
Sometimes, they will not tell you it is a link question. The question will ask you to
identify the ‘function’ or ‘purpose’ of the lines. Have a look at the lines – there is a
strong chance there will be a link. When this happens, all you write is that it has a
linking function, then carry on with the steps above for a normal link question.
HOW TO ANSWER LINK QUESTIONS:
STEP 1: Write down from the link the words which refer back to the previous
paragraph and explain what it specifically refers back to.
STEP 2: Write down from the link the words which introduce the ideas that are
discussed after the link. Quote the words and say what it introduces.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Quote a word of phrase from the link sentence which has a
linking function, e.g. Also, however, despite this, on the other hand, in addition,
yet, moreover, etc.
For example you can use the expressions/structure:
“__________”refers back to __________ from the previous paragraph.
“__________”introduces the idea of __________ which is discussed in the next
section.
