Linking Words and Phrases Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: W.3.2.C

Core Standard
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When writing deep pieces authors often carry their thoughts out over several sentences or even as far as several paragraphs. To help these thoughts connect authors will use a series of linking words and phrases between to demonstrate and maintain a logical relationship. These words and phrases can be used as signaling devices to maintain a consistent voice in your writing. The worksheets in this section will provide students with experience using linking words and phrases within context.

Linking Words and Phrases Worksheets:

To The Links – Finish off those sentences.

Smooth Flow – Make the words in this paragraph flow like a river.

Make a Pair – Take two sentences and make them into one concise paragraph.

Build a Sentence – Link those words into cognitive sentences.

Connective Words – More linking for you to do.

Beach Vacation – Your teacher has asked you to write a report to read to the class and you know that if you use linking words, it will flow better.

Addition of Words – The addition of transitional or linking words ensures that your writing flows without choppy sentences.

Transitional Words – Fill in the missing transitional words in the note from the principal using the words in the box below.

Make It Flow – On a separate sheet of paper, write two sentences per category that use a word or phrase from that category.

Alaska Links – Read the article below and underline the transitional or linking words or phrases.

The Perfect Pairing – Use a linking word or phrase to make each of the paired sentences below just one sentence.

Build a Sandwich – Use transitional words to help explain how to build a sandwich.

Clip Them – Fill in the best connecting word.

For Example – Think of three things to write about and give examples. Make sure to use the linking words 'or example' and 'also' to add on.

BBQ Flyer – Jimmy's dad is hosting a BBQ this weekend. You need to create a flyer that invites people to it, using linking and transitional (and, but, as well as, because of, even though, etc.) to make the flyer flow better.

What are Linking Words and Phrases?


Linking words and phrases are used to connect two clauses or sentences. They are also called connecting words, conjunctions or transition words. They tell the relationship between two sentences or clauses, and connection between two or more ideas.


Linking words and phrases are mostly used in essay writing and other types of writings to make them more effective.


We can use linking words to give examples, add information, summarize, differentiate between two statements, give reasons or details, etc.


Example: 1. I want your assignment on time and I don't want to hear excuses.
Here "and" is used to continue the sentence.

2. They are calling their mom because they are hungry.
"Because" is the word that explains the purpose. Here it explains the reason in response to the first sentence.

3. They packed their bags and then left the house.
"Then" reflects an action. Here it indicates the work done in the first sentence and then the action transition linking both sentences.

4. They tried their best but they couldn't win the match.
Here "but" is used to show the contrasting relationship between these two sentences".


It is not always necessary that linking words are used in the middle of two sentences. They can be used at the start of a sentence followed by a comma to show the link of that sentence with the previous one or with the sentence written after that.


Example:
a) My mother cooked delicious food. However, we had already eaten dinner.
b) Although they are from different religions, they are best friends.
This defines the relationship between a sentence and the other sentence after the comma.


c) Their presentation was complete. Moreover, it was easy to understand.

The word types including "Moreover, furthermore, in addition" indicate extending information in regards to the previous one being in discussion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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