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Grade 5 Writing - Linking Ideas

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Ideas and categories of information should be linked together, otherwise, an essay will sound choppy. Some words you can use to link ideas include 'in contrast, especially, besides, because, therefore, for instance' and 'nearby'. Transition words often refer to opposition, location or cause/effect. In this quiz, the students will choose the correct transition word to join the two sentences or clauses together.

1 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
The man was tired of all of the noises, _______________________ the birds chirping.

therefore

especially

because

besides

This sentence needs a transition word that is for an example.

2 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
The lion was ______________ and able to pounce on its prey.

nearby

especially

for instance

besides

This is showing a location.

3 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
My sister loves to eat at fast food restaurants. ____________________, she goes to McDonalds every day.

Besides

In contrast

Therefore

For instance

The second sentence is an example of the first sentence.

4 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
Once the horse started to gallop ___________________, the dogs began to run away.

nearby

besides

because

especially

This shows a location.

5 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
Bats sleep during the day. ___________________, gorillas sleep at night.

Besides

For instance

In contrast

Especially

These are opposite statements.

6 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
___________________ putting a deck, we have also built a workshop in our backyard.

For instance

Besides

Therefore

In contrast

A transition word should be used to mean additional.

7 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
All the lights were kept on in the house every day. _____________________, the electric bill was very high.

For instance

Especially

In contrast

Therefore

The second sentence is a result of the first sentence.

8 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
Storms can cause lots of damage, _________________________ lightning.

because

besides

especially

nearby

This is showing an example or emphasis.

9 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
_____________________ the car broke down, my mom had to take the bus.

Nearby

Therefore

Because

In contrast

The transition word should be for a cause/effect situation.

10 .

Which transition word or phrase best fits into the blank below?
A tiger is more likely to wait for its prey __________________________ it can camouflage itself against the environment.

in contrast

because

therefore

nearby

This is showing cause and effect.

Author: Amy Flanders