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Grade 3 Writing - Linking Words for Opinions
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Linking words and phrases are needed to make a piece of writing flow more smoothly. To do this, students need to get comfortable using these words and phrases. Some of these linking words and phrases include because, therefore, since and for example. They connect the opinions and reasons together. In this quiz, the students will either choose the best linking word that fits into the blank or they will choose the sentence that is written correctly.
1 .
Read the sentence below.
Rain is not good weather ____ children can't go outside to play.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Rain is not good weather ____ children can't go outside to play.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
because
for example
while
after
Using the word "because" helps explain why something happens.
2 .
Read the sentence below.
Sports help students learn to work as a group. ____, soccer players must work together to score a goal.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Sports help students learn to work as a group. ____, soccer players must work together to score a goal.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Because
However
Since
For example
An example is given to support the first sentence, so the words "for example" should be used.
3 .
Read the sentence below.
It is important to learn to read. ____, everyone should be taught to read at a young age.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
It is important to learn to read. ____, everyone should be taught to read at a young age.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Before
For example
Therefore
While
The second sentence shows emphasis, so "therefore" should be used.
4 .
Read the sentence below.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day ____ it will help start your day.
Which linking word fits best into the blank?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day ____ it will help start your day.
Which linking word fits best into the blank?
while
since
before
However
"Since" explains why something happens or gives a reason for doing something as it does in this sentence.
5 .
Read the sentence below.
Computers help students learn better than books. ____, computers should be in all classrooms.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Computers help students learn better than books. ____, computers should be in all classrooms.
Which linking word(s) fits best into the blank?
Therefore
However
For example
Because
The second sentence shows emphasis about the importance of computers. So, "therefore" should be used in the second sentence.
6 .
Read the sentences below.
My sister bothers me the most. She always yells at me.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
My sister bothers me the most. She always yells at me.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
My sister bothers me the most after she always yells at me.
My sister bothers me the most. For example, she always yells at me.
My sister bothers me the most while she always yells at me.
My sister bothers me the most . Therefore, she always yells at me.
An example is given about how the sister is bothersome, so "for example" should be used in the sentence.
7 .
Read the sentences below.
The beach is the best place to take a vacation. It is very relaxing.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
The beach is the best place to take a vacation. It is very relaxing.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
The beach is the best place to take a vacation while it is very relaxing.
The beach is the best place to take a vacation for example it is very relaxing.
The beach is the best place to take a vacation therefore it is very relaxing.
The beach is the best place to take a vacation because it is very relaxing.
The word "because" explains why the beach is the best vacation place.
8 .
Read the sentences below.
Everyone should study for a test. A bad test score may lower your grade.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
Everyone should study for a test. A bad test score may lower your grade.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
Everyone should study for a test since a bad test score may lower your grade.
Everyone should study for a test therefore a bad test score may lower your grade.
Everyone should study for a test for example a bad test score may lower your grade.
Everyone should study for a test before a bad test score may lower your grade.
The word "since" explains why everyone should study for a test.
9 .
Read the sentences below.
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. Children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. Children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. For example, children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. Therefore, children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. Because, children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
Riding a bike causes too many injuries to children. After, children should wear helmets when they ride a bike.
Since the second sentence shows emphasis, the word "therefore" should be used.
10 .
Read the sentences below.
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. I will read a book in my free time.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. I will read a book in my free time.
How should the sentences be combined to link them together?
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. Before, I will read a book in my free time.
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. However, I will read a book in my free time.
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. Therefore, I will read a book in my free time.
It is easier to read a book than work a math problem. While, I will read a book in my free time.
"Therefore" should be used in this sentence since it shows emphasis.
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