Activity 5.9

1. The paragraph below has no linking words included. Use linking words to fill in the gaps and make the paragraph more cohesive. Note that there could be more than one suitable answer for each.
   a , immunising against childhood diseases stops children from suffering illnesses and spreading them to other youngsters. b , by ensuring their children are immunised, parents can send their children to school knowing they will not be exposed to such diseases, and, c , schools will be a healthier place.
2. Write a second paragraph to follow the paragraph above. You could either add to the argument or oppose the argument above, but make sure you use appropriate linking words to show which side of the argument you have taken.
   Answer

   On the other hand, immunisations themselves have been known to have side effects that may cause other health problems. Furthermore, immunisations are not always completely able to prevent diseases spreading throughout the community, for example, children are commonly given chicken pox vaccinations when young, but they may still catch the disease.

There are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers for this activity.