Linking Words and Transitional Phrases Quiz

Which linking word best completes the sentence? *I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.*

• so

• because

• however

• although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of the linking word "because"?

• To show contrast

• To show cause and effect

• To add information

• To compare

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: *She studied hard; __, she passed the test.*

• however

• consequently

• although

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which phrase would you use to add more information?

• On the other hand

• Furthermore

• Despite

• As a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which linking word shows contrast?

• Similarly

• Therefore

• However

• Moreover

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: _I love ice cream; __, I prefer cake for dessert.

• in addition

• however

• because

• as a result

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transitional phrase is used to show a sequence?

• For instance

• Meanwhile

• Although

• Similarly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does "on the contrary" indicate?

• Agreement

• Opposition

• Cause and effect

• Comparison

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Complete the sentence: _He didn’t study; __, he failed the exam.

• consequently

• however

• although

• similarly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which phrase is used to give an example?

• Such as

• Because of

• Instead of

• Similarly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6