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Grade 4 English Language - Writing - Linking Ideas with Connecting Words
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In order for a piece of writing to be read smoothly, linking or connecting words should be used. These connecting words are used with different ideas. Sometimes, a similar idea will be related. Then the student will need to use a transition or connecting word to show that these two ideas are similar. Other situations may include sequencing, giving examples, being a reason, contrasting ideas and showing emphasis.

Grade 4 English Language - Writing - Linking Ideas with Connecting Words
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1. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Karen loves to exercise. ____, she bikes, runs and swims every day.
2. Which linking word or phrase best connects these parts of the sentence below?
My dog won the contest ____ it trained for it.
3. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
It is important to learn to read. ____, school is necessary for everyone.
4. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Major cities like Albany, New York City and Buffalo are in New York. ____ is Rochester.
5. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two parts of the sentence below?
Ms. Phillips served tea to her guests ____ she was a great host.
6. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two parts of the sentence below?
The room was very bright ____ the candles lighting up the room.
7. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
The child got hurt on the playground by having a skinned knee and bruised elbow. ____, she had a nose bleed.
8. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two parts of the sentence below?
Ms. Phillips served tea to her guests ____ she was a great host.
9. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
The child got hurt on the playground by having a skinned knee and bruised elbow. ____, she had a nose bleed.
10. Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
The blinds covering the window were open. ____, I wanted them closed.

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