Connecting Words and Text Analysis

Which word best connects the two ideas in the sentence: "The sun was setting, ___ the sky turned orange and pink."

• because

• so

• but

• although

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

Read the following paragraph and identify the main idea: "Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They have long trunks and large ears. Elephants are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds."

• Elephants have long trunks.

• Elephants are the largest land animals and are known for their intelligence and social bonds.

• Elephants have large ears.

• Elephants live in Africa and Asia.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Analyze the structure of the following text: "First, gather all your ingredients. Next, mix them together in a bowl. Finally, bake the mixture in the oven for 30 minutes."

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which word would best connect these two sentences: "The team practiced every day. ___, they won the championship."

• However

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• Although

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Summarize the following text: "Dogs are loyal animals. They are often called man's best friend. Dogs can be trained to perform many tasks, such as guiding the blind and helping the police."

• Dogs are often called man's best friend.

• Dogs are loyal and can be trained to help humans in various ways.

• Dogs guide the blind.

• Dogs help the police.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sentences uses a word that makes a connection between ideas?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat was hungry, so it meowed loudly.

• The cat is black.

• The cat likes to play.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

Plan a summary for the following text: "The rainforest is home to many species of plants and animals. It is a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem. Rainforests help regulate the climate and provide oxygen."

• Rainforests are important for the Earth's ecosystem and climate.

• Rainforests have many animals.

• Rainforests are green.

• Rainforests are hot and humid.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word would best connect these two ideas: "The weather was cold. ___, we decided to stay indoors."

• Because

• Therefore

• Although

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the text structure in the following passage: "The first step in planting a garden is to choose a location. Next, prepare the soil by removing weeds and adding compost. Then, plant the seeds and water them regularly."

• The structure is effective because it follows a logical sequence of steps.

• The structure is ineffective because it lacks details.

• The structure is effective because it compares different gardening methods.

• The structure is ineffective because it does not provide a solution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which sentence uses a word that makes a connection between ideas?

• The bird sang a song.

• The bird was hungry, so it flew to the feeder.

• The bird is blue.

• The bird likes to fly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1