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3.95 Use Linking Words because, since, so, also Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.95 Use Linking Words because, since, so, also. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Use Linking Words (because, since, so, also) - Choose linking words and phrases to connect the opinion with reasons in a paragraph. (CCSS W.3.1; TEKS §110.5 3.11; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.C.1.3; VA SOL 3.9)

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Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
I think students should learn how to summarize a text in one sentence. ____(1)____ summarizing forces you to choose the most important idea, it strengthens comprehension. ____(2)____, one-sentence summaries can help you plan opinion paragraphs by focusing your main point. ____(3)____ summary practice can support both reading and writing.
Which option best fills Blank (1), Blank (2), and Blank (3)?
Abecause; so; also
Balso; since; so
Csince; so; because
Dsince; also; so
Solution & Explanation:Blank (1) begins a reason clause, so since fits. Blank (2) adds another use for summaries, so also fits. Blank (3) gives a conclusion, so so fits.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
I believe our school should show announcements on a screen as well as saying them out loud. The gym is often noisy, ____(1)____ some students miss the message. ____(2)____, a screen would let everyone read the words. ____(3)____ sharing announcements in two ways would reduce confusion.
Which option best fills Blank (1), Blank (2), and Blank (3)?
Aalso; because; so
Bbecause; also; because
Csince; so; also
Dso; also; so
Solution & Explanation:Noise leading to missed messages is a result, so blank (1) is so. The screen is an additional solution, so blank (2) is also. The last blank is the conclusion, so so fits.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
I think our school should offer a short mindfulness break before tests. Tests can make people nervous, ____(1)____ a calm minute can help students breathe. ____(2)____, calmer students may remember strategies better. ____(3)____ a mindfulness break could improve test performance.
Which option best fills Blank (1), Blank (2), and Blank (3)?
Asince; so; also
Balso; because; so
Cso; also; so
Dbecause; also; because
Solution & Explanation:Nervousness leads to needing calm, so blank (1) is so. Remembering strategies is another benefit, so blank (2) is also. The last blank is the conclusion, so so fits.

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