Order Linking Words

Mom and dad bought sausages, _____ we are having hot dogs for dinner.

• and

• after

• before

• so

• when

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

John doesn't like horror movies _____ they get him nightmares.

• and

• because

• before

• so

• when

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I got the mail, _____ I didn't read it.

• but

• because

• before

• so

• when

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I had to change clothes _____I got caught in the rain.

• and

• but

• because

• so

• when

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

……………… the storm, most domestic flights were delayed.

• Because

• Owing to

• Although

• Despite of

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Miles doesn’t earn a lot. ……………, he goes on holiday every year.

• Although

• Nevertheless

• While

• As a result

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The bomb exploded. …………, nobody was killed.

• However

• Since

• Due to

• So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which linking word best completes the sentence: 'She studied hard, _____ she passed the exam with flying colors.'

• A) and

• B) because

• C) so

• D) although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct linking word: 'I wanted to go for a walk, _____ it started raining.'

• A) but

• B) because

• C) so

• D) when

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the linking word that fits: 'He was tired, _____ he decided to take a nap.'

• A) and

• B) so

• C) because

• D) although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E