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Grade 4 Writing - Linking Words

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In order for an opinion essay to be read smoothly, students should include linking words and phrases. These transitional words connect opinions and reasons together. Too many linking words sound odd. However, it is expected that linking words will be used in the appropriate places in an essay. In this quiz, students will link together two sentences by choosing the correct linking word or phrase.

1 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
The bedrooms were decorated ____ make the rooms look better.

for instance

in order to

because

in addition

"In order to" should be used because it fits into the sentence and makes sense.

2 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
I was very busy today. ____, I needed to go grocery shopping, run a race and help my neighbor.

In addition

Because

Therefore

For instance

The second sentence gives instances or examples.

3 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
____ drive a car, someone has to take a driving test.

Therefore

In order to

For instance

In addition

"In order to" is used to show cause/effect.

4 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
____ the dress cost too much money, we decided not to buy it.

Since

Therefore

For instance

In addition

This sentence should use "since" due to it being a cause/effect sentence.

5 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
Potatoes are vegetables that are not necessarily good for you. ____, candy is not good for you either.

In addition

Therefore

Since

For instance

The second sentence adds more information to the first sentence.

6 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
The blinds in the windows were open. ____, there was a lot of light coming into the room.

For instance

In order to

In addition

Therefore

The word "therefore" is showing an effect.

7 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
Horses ran through the fields on my neighbor's land. ____, donkeys and mules ran across the land too.

Because

Therefore

In addition

In order to

The second sentence is an addition to the first sentence, so "in addition" should be included.

8 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
The children were misbehaving. ____, they did not get to go to the park.

For instance

Because

Therefore

Since

Therefore is a transition word that is used to mean emphasis or as a result.

9 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
____ I answered the phone, my mom knew I was not at the library.

For instance

In order to

Because

Therefore

The word "because" shows a cause/effect situation.

10 .

Which linking word or phrase connects the two sentences?
There are many sports to play at school. ____, there is basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball.

In order to

Therefore

Because

For instance

The second sentence gives examples, so "for instance" should be included.

Author: Amy Flanders