Use Linking Words for Informative Writing - 3rd Grade Writing
Card 1 of 15
Choose the phrase that best shows cause: "Bees visit flowers ____ they collect nectar."
Choose the phrase that best shows cause: "Bees visit flowers ____ they collect nectar."
Tap to reveal answer
Because. "Because" explains why bees visit flowers.
Because. "Because" explains why bees visit flowers.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the purpose of linking words and phrases in an informative paragraph?
What is the purpose of linking words and phrases in an informative paragraph?
Tap to reveal answer
To connect ideas within the same category of information. Linking words help organize and show relationships between related information.
To connect ideas within the same category of information. Linking words help organize and show relationships between related information.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking word best adds a similar idea to the previous sentence: also, but, because?
Which linking word best adds a similar idea to the previous sentence: also, but, because?
Tap to reveal answer
Also. "Also" adds similar or additional information to what was just stated.
Also. "Also" adds similar or additional information to what was just stated.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking word best shows contrast between two ideas: but, also, for example?
Which linking word best shows contrast between two ideas: but, also, for example?
Tap to reveal answer
But. "But" signals a contrasting or opposing idea to the previous statement.
But. "But" signals a contrasting or opposing idea to the previous statement.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking phrase best introduces an additional item in a list: another, in conclusion, instead?
Which linking phrase best introduces an additional item in a list: another, in conclusion, instead?
Tap to reveal answer
Another. "Another" introduces an additional item of the same type or category.
Another. "Another" introduces an additional item of the same type or category.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking word best joins two related details in one sentence: and, although, meanwhile?
Which linking word best joins two related details in one sentence: and, although, meanwhile?
Tap to reveal answer
And. "And" connects two similar or related ideas in the same sentence.
And. "And" connects two similar or related ideas in the same sentence.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking word best signals more information is coming: more, finally, unless?
Which linking word best signals more information is coming: more, finally, unless?
Tap to reveal answer
More. "More" indicates additional information will follow about the same topic.
More. "More" indicates additional information will follow about the same topic.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking phrase best shows cause and effect: because, also, for instance?
Which linking phrase best shows cause and effect: because, also, for instance?
Tap to reveal answer
Because. "Because" explains the reason or cause for something.
Because. "Because" explains the reason or cause for something.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking phrase best introduces an example: for example, but, as a result?
Which linking phrase best introduces an example: for example, but, as a result?
Tap to reveal answer
For example. "For example" introduces a specific instance that illustrates the main point.
For example. "For example" introduces a specific instance that illustrates the main point.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Choose the word that best completes the contrast: "Some rocks float, ____ most rocks sink."
Choose the word that best completes the contrast: "Some rocks float, ____ most rocks sink."
Tap to reveal answer
But. "But" shows the contrast between floating and sinking rocks.
But. "But" shows the contrast between floating and sinking rocks.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Choose the word that best completes the addition: "Dogs need water. ____ they need healthy food."
Choose the word that best completes the addition: "Dogs need water. ____ they need healthy food."
Tap to reveal answer
Also. "Also" adds another similar need to the first one mentioned.
Also. "Also" adds another similar need to the first one mentioned.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking word best signals time order in informative writing: next, also, but?
Which linking word best signals time order in informative writing: next, also, but?
Tap to reveal answer
Next. "Next" indicates the following step in a sequence or process.
Next. "Next" indicates the following step in a sequence or process.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which linking phrase best shows a result: as a result, but, another?
Which linking phrase best shows a result: as a result, but, another?
Tap to reveal answer
As a result. "As a result" shows the effect or consequence of a previous action.
As a result. "As a result" shows the effect or consequence of a previous action.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Choose the phrase that best introduces an example: "Some insects help gardens. ____, ladybugs eat pests."
Choose the phrase that best introduces an example: "Some insects help gardens. ____, ladybugs eat pests."
Tap to reveal answer
For example. "For example" introduces ladybugs as a specific helpful insect.
For example. "For example" introduces ladybugs as a specific helpful insect.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Choose the best linking word for a second item: "One tool is a hammer. ____ tool is a screwdriver."
Choose the best linking word for a second item: "One tool is a hammer. ____ tool is a screwdriver."
Tap to reveal answer
Another. "Another" introduces a second tool in the same category.
Another. "Another" introduces a second tool in the same category.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →