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Linking words for reasons and examples

3rd grade (Year 4 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.3.1.C, W.3.2.C · England: Y3 GPS (conjunctions and adverbs), Y3/4 Writing (cohesion)

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Question 1
Some birds cannot fly, such as penguins and ostriches. What job does "such as" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 2
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Our class should have a reading corner ___ it would help us enjoy books.
- A. therefore
- B. for example
- C. however
- D. because
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Question 3
We stayed in because it was stormy. What job does "because" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 4
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Dogs make great pets ___ they are loyal and playful.
- A. therefore
- B. for instance
- C. because
- D. however
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Question 5
The ice melted, so the path was slippery. What job does "so" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 6
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. I love autumn ___ the leaves turn red and gold.
- A. because
- B. for example
- C. as a result
- D. therefore
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Question 7
Many fruits are full of vitamins. For instance, oranges have lots of vitamin C. What job does "For instance" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 8
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Some animals sleep through the winter. ___, hedgehogs hibernate in the coldest months.
- A. Although
- B. For example
- C. Because
- D. Therefore
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Question 9
The bus broke down. As a result, we were late. What job does "As a result" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 10
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. The path was icy. ___, the park keeper closed it.
- A. Also
- B. For example
- C. Because
- D. Therefore
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Question 11
The bridge was closed since the river had flooded. What job does "since" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 12
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. There are many ways to save water. ___, you can turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
- A. However
- B. Therefore
- C. For example
- D. Because
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Question 13
The bridge was closed since the river had flooded. What job does "since" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 14
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. The path was icy. ___, the park keeper closed it.
- A. Therefore
- B. Also
- C. Because
- D. For example
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Question 15
The bus broke down. As a result, we were late. What job does "As a result" do?
- A. gives a reason
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. adds another point
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Question 16
Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. The path was icy. ___, the park keeper closed it.
- A. Also
- B. Because
- C. Therefore
- D. For example

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Answer key: Linking words for reasons and examples

1. B. gives an example
2. D. because
3. A. gives a reason
4. C. because
5. C. shows a result
6. A. because
7. B. gives an example
8. B. For example
9. C. shows a result
10. D. Therefore
11. A. gives a reason
12. C. For example
13. A. gives a reason
14. A. Therefore
15. C. shows a result
16. C. Therefore