Linking words to add and explain

Question 1

The hedgehog is nocturnal. In other words, it is active at night. What job does "In other words" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 2

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Our school recycles paper. ___, we compost fruit peel from lunch.

• A. In other words
• B. Consequently
• C. For example
• D. Furthermore

Question 3

Vegetables are good for you. In addition, they are tasty in soups. What job does "In addition" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 4

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Many animals use camouflage. ___, a stick insect looks just like a twig.

• A. In other words
• B. Consequently
• C. For example
• D. Furthermore

Question 5

The ice cap is shrinking. As a result, polar bears have less hunting ground. What job does "As a result" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 6

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The river flooded the fields. ___, the farmers could not plant their crops.

• A. For instance
• B. As a result
• C. In other words
• D. In addition

Question 7

Some birds migrate. For instance, swallows fly to Africa for the winter. What job does "For instance" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 8

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Penguins are flightless. ___, they cannot fly.

• A. For example
• B. Furthermore
• C. In other words
• D. Consequently

Question 9

Bats are mammals. Furthermore, they are the only mammals that can truly fly. What job does "Furthermore" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 10

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Our school recycles paper. ___, we compost fruit peel from lunch.

• A. Consequently
• B. Furthermore
• C. In other words
• D. For example

Question 11

The trip was postponed; that is, it was moved to a later date. What job does "that is" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 12

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Our school recycles paper. ___, we compost fruit peel from lunch.

• A. Furthermore
• B. In other words
• C. For example
• D. Consequently

Question 13

Some birds migrate. For instance, swallows fly to Africa for the winter. What job does "For instance" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 14

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The plant is deciduous. ___, it loses its leaves every autumn.

• A. As a result
• B. For instance
• C. In addition
• D. In other words

Question 15

The battery ran out. Because of this, the robot stopped moving. What job does "Because of this" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 16

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The river flooded the fields. ___, the farmers could not plant their crops.

• A. In addition
• B. As a result
• C. For instance
• D. In other words