Give reasons with because, also and so
2nd grade (Year 3 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.2.1 · England: Y2 Writing (co-ordination and subordination), Y3 Writing
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Question 1
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Fish live in water.
- B. Feed the fish.
- C. We have a class.
- D. Our class should get a pet fish because it would teach us to be responsible.
Question 2
Choose the linking word that fits. Swimming keeps you fit. ___, it is lots of fun.
- A. But
- B. Because
- C. Or
- D. Also
Question 3
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Summer comes after spring.
- B. It is summer.
- C. What is your favourite season?
- D. Summer is my favourite season because the days are long and sunny.
Question 4
Choose the linking word that fits. I think dogs make the best pets ___ they are loyal and fun.
- A. or
- B. because
- C. so
- D. but
Question 5
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Feed the fish.
- B. Our class should get a pet fish because it would teach us to be responsible.
- C. We have a class.
- D. Fish live in water.
Question 6
Choose the linking word that fits. Cats are easy to look after. They ___ keep themselves clean.
- A. or
- B. also
- C. but
- D. because
Question 7
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Summer is my favourite season because the days are long and sunny.
- B. What is your favourite season?
- C. It is summer.
- D. Summer comes after spring.
Question 8
Choose the linking word that fits. Our playground needs more benches ___ there is nowhere to sit.
- A. because
- B. then
- C. but
- D. or
Question 9
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Summer is my favourite season because the days are long and sunny.
- B. Summer comes after spring.
- C. It is summer.
- D. What is your favourite season?
Question 10
Choose the linking word that fits. We should plant more trees ___ they give us clean air.
- A. because
- B. or
- C. so
- D. but
Question 11
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. The park has a slide.
- B. Is the park open today?
- C. Go to the park.
- D. I think the park is the best place to play because it has a huge slide.
Question 12
Choose the linking word that fits. Our playground needs more benches ___ there is nowhere to sit.
- A. because
- B. then
- C. or
- D. but
Question 13
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. It is summer.
- B. What is your favourite season?
- C. Summer comes after spring.
- D. Summer is my favourite season because the days are long and sunny.
Question 14
Choose the linking word that fits. Recycling saves resources, ___ everyone should do it.
- A. because
- B. but
- C. so
- D. or
Question 15
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Summer comes after spring.
- B. It is summer.
- C. What is your favourite season?
- D. Summer is my favourite season because the days are long and sunny.
Question 16
Choose the linking word that fits. Our playground needs more benches ___ there is nowhere to sit.
- A. because
- B. or
- C. but
- D. then
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