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Linking words to add and explain

4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.4.2.C, W.4.1.C · England: Y4 Writing (cohesion), Y5 GPS (cohesive devices)

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Question 1
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Our school recycles paper. ___, we compost fruit peel from lunch.
- A. Consequently
- B. Furthermore
- C. For example
- D. In other words
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Question 2
The road was icy. Consequently, the buses were cancelled. What job does "Consequently" do?
- A. adds another point
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. explains in other words
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Question 3
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The library extended its opening hours. ___, more families visited in the evening.
- A. Furthermore
- B. In other words
- C. Consequently
- D. For example
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Question 4
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
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Question 5
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The river flooded the fields. ___, the farmers could not plant their crops.
- A. As a result
- B. In addition
- C. In other words
- D. For instance
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Question 6
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
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Question 7
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Penguins are flightless. ___, they cannot fly.
- A. For example
- B. Consequently
- C. Furthermore
- D. In other words
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Question 8
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
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Question 9
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The plant is deciduous. ___, it loses its leaves every autumn.
- A. In addition
- B. In other words
- C. For instance
- D. As a result
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Question 10
Our team trained every day. Moreover, we practised at weekends. What job does "Moreover" do?
- A. adds another point
- B. gives an example
- C. shows a result
- D. explains in other words
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Question 11
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Penguins are flightless. ___, they cannot fly.
- A. For example
- B. In other words
- C. Furthermore
- D. Consequently
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Question 12
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
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Question 13
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The plant is deciduous. ___, it loses its leaves every autumn.
- A. For instance
- B. In addition
- C. As a result
- D. In other words
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Question 14
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
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Question 15
Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The library extended its opening hours. ___, more families visited in the evening.
- A. For example
- B. In other words
- C. Consequently
- D. Furthermore
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Question 16
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

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Answer key: Linking words to add and explain

1. B. Furthermore
2. C. shows a result
3. C. Consequently
4. A. adds another point
5. A. As a result
6. C. shows a result
7. D. In other words
8. C. shows a result
9. B. In other words
10. A. adds another point
11. B. In other words
12. A. adds another point
13. D. In other words
14. C. shows a result
15. C. Consequently
16. D. explains in other words