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4.71 Linking Words and Phrases Opinion Worksheet

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Linking Words and Phrases (Opinion) - Use linking words/phrases (because, therefore, for example, also) to connect ideas. (CCSS W.4.1; CCSS W.4.4; TEKS §110.6 4.11, §110.6 4.11(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.4.C.1.3, ELA.K12.C.1.1; VA SOL 4.7a, 4.7d)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

During math centers in the art room, a student wrote: "In my opinion, our class should visit the library every week. The library has many books that can help with reports. It gives everyone a quiet place to read." The student needs a linking word to connect the two reasons.

Which option adds the best linking word to connect the reasons?

AIn my opinion, our class should visit the library every week. The library has many books that can help with reports. Therefore, it gives everyone a quiet place to read.

BIn my opinion, our class should visit the library every week. The library has many books that can help with reports. For example, it gives everyone a quiet place to read.

CIn my opinion, our class should visit the library every week. The library has many books that can help with reports because it gives everyone a quiet place to read.

DIn my opinion, our class should visit the library every week. The library has many books that can help with reports. Also, it gives everyone a quiet place to read.

Solution & Explanation:Also is used to add another reason or point that supports the opinion.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During silent reading in the art room, a writer wants to add an example to support this opinion: "I think our school should install a water bottle refill station. Drinking water helps us stay alert."

Which sentence best starts with a linking phrase to introduce an example?

AFor example, students could refill bottles after P.E. without waiting for a fountain.

BTherefore, students could refill bottles after P.E. without waiting for a fountain.

CAlso, students could refill bottles after P.E. without waiting for a fountain.

DBecause students could refill bottles after P.E. without waiting for a fountain.

Solution & Explanation:For example signals that the sentence is a specific detail that supports the opinion.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Right after recess in the art room, a writer wants to add an example to support this opinion: "I believe the cafeteria should have clearly labeled recycling bins. Recycling keeps trash cans from overflowing."

Which sentence best starts with a linking phrase to introduce an example?

ATherefore, we could recycle milk cartons instead of tossing them in the trash.

BAlso, we could recycle milk cartons instead of tossing them in the trash.

CFor example, we could recycle milk cartons instead of tossing them in the trash.

DBecause we could recycle milk cartons instead of tossing them in the trash.

Solution & Explanation:For example signals that the sentence is a specific detail that supports the opinion.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.4.71 (Use linking words/phrases (because, therefore, for example, also) to connect ideas. (CCSS W.4.1; CCSS W.4.4; TEKS §110.6 4.11, §110.6 4.11(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.4.C.1.3, ELA.K12.C.1.1; VA SOL 4.7a, 4.7d)).