Grade 4 English Language | Linking Ideas with Connecting Words

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English Language: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Grade 4 Writing - Linking Ideas (Questions)

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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. In this quiz, the students will determine which connecting word or phrase best fits into the blank in order to bring the two sentences or parts together.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
The blinds covering the window were open. ____, I wanted them closed.

[ ]	However
[ ]	Another
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Therefore

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.

[ ]	Another
[ ]	However
[ ]	Due to
[ ]	Because

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.

[ ]	therefore
[ ]	however
[ ]	also
[ ]	due to

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Sarah won many awards in golf. ____, she won the Peterson Championship Trophy last week.

[ ]	However
[ ]	Also
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Another

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Mr. Frank put on his suit, shirt and shoes. ____, he fastened his tie.

[ ]	Therefore
[ ]	Due to
[ ]	Also
[ ]	Another

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.

[ ]	however
[ ]	because
[ ]	another
[ ]	for example

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.

[ ]	However
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Because
[ ]	Also

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
It is important to learn to read. ____, school is necessary for everyone.

[ ]	Therefore
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Due to
[ ]	However

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Karen loves to exercise. ____, she bikes, runs and swims every day.

[ ]	Because
[ ]	Therefore
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Another

10.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these parts of the sentence below?
My dog won the contest ____ it trained for it.

[ ]	another
[ ]	because
[ ]	also
[ ]	therefore

English Language: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Grade 4 Writing - Linking Ideas (Answers)

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
The blinds covering the window were open. ____, I wanted them closed.

[x]	However
[ ]	Another
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Therefore

Since this is showing contrast, the best word to use is however.

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.

[x]	Another
[ ]	However
[ ]	Due to
[ ]	Because

The second sentence is in agreement with the first sentence.

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.

[ ]	therefore
[ ]	however
[ ]	also
[x]	due to

These statements are showing cause/effect, so a causal word should be used.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Sarah won many awards in golf. ____, she won the Peterson Championship Trophy last week.

[ ]	However
[ ]	Also
[x]	For example
[ ]	Another

This is showing an example of the first statement.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Mr. Frank put on his suit, shirt and shoes. ____, he fastened his tie.

[ ]	Therefore
[ ]	Due to
[x]	Also
[ ]	Another

Besides putting on several pieces of clothing, he puts on one more.

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.

[ ]	however
[x]	because
[ ]	another
[ ]	for example

This is showing a cause/effect relationship.

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.

[ ]	However
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Because
[x]	Also

The second sentence shows an additional injury to the child.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
It is important to learn to read. ____, school is necessary for everyone.

[x]	Therefore
[ ]	For example
[ ]	Due to
[ ]	However

The second sentence is showing emphasis.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these two sentences below?
Karen loves to exercise. ____, she bikes, runs and swims every day.

[ ]	Because
[ ]	Therefore
[x]	For example
[ ]	Another

The second sentence shows examples from what was stated in the first sentence.

10.

Which linking word or phrase best connects these parts of the sentence below?
My dog won the contest ____ it trained for it.

[ ]	another
[x]	because
[ ]	also
[ ]	therefore

These two parts have a cause/effect relationship.