Linking words Chapter Notes | Language Arts for Grade 3 PDF Download

Introduction

Linking Words Help To

• Make sentences clear and easy to read
• Add extra information to explain things better
• Give examples to support ideas
• Explain reasons for something happening
• Highlight or emphasize important points
• Show conclusions or wrap up ideas

Types of Linking Words

• Linking words to add information
• Linking words to give reasons
• Linking words for giving examples
• Linking words for comparison
• Linking words to show contrast
• Linking words to show sequence
• Linking words to show result
• Linking words to show emphasis

Linking Words Chart

• Common linking words include: and, but, for, because, as well as, if, also, and many more

Linking Words to Add Information

• And
  • Joins two similar ideas or adds more details
  • Example: Sam has two sisters, Jenna and Susan.
• Furthermore
  • Adds more information to make the point stronger
  • Example: Cycling is a sport; furthermore, it keeps you healthy.
• Too
  • Adds something extra at the end of a sentence
  • Example: We are going on a vacation. We’ll visit our grandparents too.
• In addition to
  • Shows something is added to what was already mentioned
  • Example: Greg bought some fruits in addition to the medicines for his friend.
• Also
  • Adds another idea or fact
  • Example​: Are you also coming with us to the movie?
• As well as
  • Joins two ideas that are equally important
  • Example:​ Fruits are delicious as well as healthy.

Linking Words to Give Reasons

• For
  • Explains why something happens
  • Example: My mother went out for a meeting.
• Because
  • Gives the reason for an action or situation
  • Example: Sandra won’t come today because she is sick.
• As
  • Shows the reason for something
  • Example:​ We canceled the picnic as it was raining.
• Because of
  • Explains the cause of something
  • Example: The team won the match because of their hard work.
• Since
  • Gives the reason for an action or event
  • Example: My mother did not come since she was busy at home.

Linking Words for Giving Examples

• For example
  • Introduces an example to explain something
  • Example: There are many states in the US; for example, California, Ohio, and Virginia.
• For instance
  • Gives a specific example to support an idea
  • Example: Samantha helps her mother in many ways; for instance, by washing dishes, cleaning the house, and making the bed.
• Such as
  • Lists examples of something
  • Example: The restaurant serves several tasty dishes such as pizza, burgers, and Chinese food.

Linking Words for Comparison

• Similarly
  • Shows how two things are alike
  • Example: John practices the piano and performs on stage; similarly, you can also perform on stage.
• Just like
  • Compares two things that are similar
  • Example: Shawn is also a singer just like you.
• Just as
  • Shows similarity between two things
  • Example: ​I have a red dress just as you do.
• Same as
  • Shows two things are identical
  • Example: This poem is the same as the one Henry recited.

Linking Words to Show Contrast

• But
  • Shows a difference or opposite idea
  • Example: Emily studies hard, but she is not scoring well.
• However
  • Introduces a statement that contrasts with something else
  • Example: Emily studies hard. However, she is not scoring well.
• Although
  • Shows a contrast between two ideas
  • Example: Although Emily studies hard, she is not scoring well.
• Whereas
  • Compares two different situations
  • Example: Emily studies hard whereas her sister does not.
• Yet
  • Shows a surprising contrast
  • ​Example: Emily studies hard, yet she is not scoring well.

Linking Words to Show Sequence

• Words that show order or steps in a process
• Common words: first, second, firstly, secondly, then, next, finally, last, in addition, moreover
• Example: Firstly, take a pan and fill it with water. Then, turn on the stove and place the pan over it. Let the water boil. Finally, turn off the stove.

Linking Words to Show the Result

• So
  • Shows the outcome of an action
  • Example: Amanda met with an accident, so she did not go to school.
• As a result
  • Shows what happened because of something
  • Example: The river got flooded as a result of the rain.
• Therefore
  • Shows the result or conclusion of a situation
  • Example: Sana had an important meeting, therefore, she could not come to the party.
• Due to
  • Explains why something happened
  • Example: Due to my busy schedule, I could not spend much time with my friends.

Linking Words to Show Emphasis

• Indeed
  • Highlights that something is true
  • Example: Kate is indeed a great friend of mine.
• Especially
  • Points out something specific
  • Example: Wilma likes fruits, especially mangoes and oranges.
• Undoubtedly
  • Shows something is definitely true
  • Example: Saira is undoubtedly the best singer in our class.
• Obviously
  • Shows something is clear to everyone
  • Example: Ben is very kind to others, so obviously everyone likes him.
• Generally
  • Shows something is usually true
  • Example:​Generally, it is said that waking up early is good for health.