Linking Words Worksheet | Grade1to6.com - Free Printable

Let's solve this Grade 3 English worksheet on Linking Words step by step.

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Part A: Choose a suitable connector for each sentence.

We are given these linking words to choose from:
- because of
- so
- because
- since
- as

Let’s go through each sentence:

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1. _________ it was very dark, I couldn't see her clearly.

- We need a word that shows reason.
- "Because", "since", or "as" can be used here.
- But note: "because" is followed by a clause (subject + verb), and the sentence starts with "it was very dark" — which is a complete clause.
- So, we can use because, since, or as.

✔ Best choice: Because
> Because it was very dark, I couldn't see her clearly.

(Alternatively, "Since" or "As" would also work, but "Because" is most common in simple sentences.)

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2. The microwave got spoilt, _________ we had to go to a restaurant to have dinner.

- First part is a reason; second part is the result.
- We need a word that shows result → so is best here.

✔ So
> The microwave got spoilt, so we had to go to a restaurant to have dinner.

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3. I can't come today _________ I have a class.

- This is a reason for not coming.
- We can use because, since, or as.
- All three are correct, but because is most natural.

✔ because
> I can't come today because I have a class.

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4. _________ severe weather, the cruise was delayed.

- "Severe weather" is a noun phrase, not a full clause.
- So we need a connector that goes with noun phrases: because of

✔ Because of
> Because of severe weather, the cruise was delayed.

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5. _________ we don't have school for a week, let's play.

- Again, a reason is given for an action.
- "Because", "since", or "as" could work.
- But the sentence is more like a suggestion based on a fact.
- "Since" or "As" are slightly more formal and fit well here.

✔ Since (or As)
> Since we don't have school for a week, let's play.

(Both "Since" and "As" are acceptable. "Since" is often preferred in informal writing.)

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✔ Part A Answers:

1. Because
2. so
3. because
4. Because of
5. Since (or As)

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Part B: Using the following word/words write a simple sentence.

Now, create simple sentences using the given words.

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1. An apple
→ I ate an apple for breakfast.
*(Simple, clear, uses the word)*

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2. In Australia
→ I visited Sydney in Australia.
*(Uses location correctly)*

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3. Disneyland
→ We went to Disneyland last summer.
*(Simple past tense, clear subject and action)*

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4. Hot summer
→ It was a hot summer in July.
*(Describes a time and condition)*

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5. Cold winter
→ The cold winter made us wear thick jackets.
*(Shows cause-effect, but still simple)*

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✔ Final Answers for Part B (examples):

1. I ate an apple for breakfast.
2. I visited Sydney in Australia.
3. We went to Disneyland last summer.
4. It was a hot summer in July.
5. The cold winter made us wear thick jackets.

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📝 Summary of Solutions:

#### Part A – Linking Words:
1. Because
2. so
3. because
4. Because of
5. Since

#### Part B – Simple Sentences:
1. I ate an apple for breakfast.
2. I visited Sydney in Australia.
3. We went to Disneyland last summer.
4. It was a hot summer in July.
5. The cold winter made us wear thick jackets.

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