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WorksheetsBridging to a New Topic
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
What are some general topic connections you can make to change from football to a new topic? (Choose all that apply.)
Sports
Family
Hobbies
Things to do
Weather
What are some related general topics you can use as a connection to bridge to new topic? (Check all that apply.)
TV shows
Weather
Things to do
Sports
News
Choose the sentence that is related to this one: "My dog has been sleeping all day lately."
Speaking of weather, it's been rainy this week.
Speaking of pets, my cat learned a new trick.
Speaking of sports, do you play basketball?
Choose the sentence that is related to this one: "Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite."
Speaking of favorites, have you tried the new restaurant down the street?
Speaking of hobbies, I love playing basketball.
Speaking of the news, did you see the latest Coronavirus update?
Choose the sentence that is related to this one: "Over the break, I learned how to park the car in a parking lot."
Speaking of break, I visited family in Ohio for New Year's Eve.
Speaking of hobbies, have you ever hit a home run?
Speaking of family, my mom is working from home.
Choose the sentence that is related to this one: "My dad called to tell us he is doing well, and will be coming to visit in the spring."
Speaking of movies, I loved Space Jam.
Speaking of food, have you tried the new Oreos?
Speaking of family, my aunt lost her wedding ring.
True or False: You can connect two topics by saying, "Speaking of ___."
True
False
Which part of this sentence is the BRIDGE to a new topic?
"That reminds me, Tommy's birthday bash was a blast."
That reminds me,
Tommy's birthday bash
was a blast.
True or False: When bridging to a new topic, you should not mention the common connection.
True
False
Choose all of the following which can be used as a bridging sentence starter.
Speaking of...
That reminds me...
I agree...
This is a little off topic but...
