Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 1 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Show the link): Order: First (step 1), Then / Next (middle steps), Finally (the last step). However, … → the next sentence says something different or surprising. So, … → it is the result. because → gives the reason inside one sentence.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) However
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) First
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   ___, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   ___, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) Next (c) so (d) because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   ___, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) But (d) since
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) But (d) Next
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
19. 19.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) since (c) First (d) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) since
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) However (c) so (d) since
39. 39.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) However (d) since
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However

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