Read the following paragraph on homelessness and decide whether the words that will go in each gap will introduce an example result contrast reason purpose or concession. Many major cities like New York London or Paris face problems relating to homelessness mainly 1 there is a shortage of housing and high rents for property 2 there are many empty properties in these cities which could be used to alleviate the situation. Governments should 3 encourage property owners to rent out the properties to those without homes 4 incentives can be given to owners by giving tax relief or subsidies 5 help release empty properties on to the market. Measures like this would 6 help to alleviate the situation 7 this is not a complete answer to the problem it ought to be considered.

Complete each gap in the paragraph in exercise 1 with linking word from the box below.

For example, therefore, yet, in oder to, because, although, then.