Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 103 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   ___, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   ___, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) However (c) Finally (d) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Next (c) since (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) so (d) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) However (c) therefore (d) because
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
16. 16.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
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
27. 27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
28. 28.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) because
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) First (c) But (d) therefore
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
38. 38.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
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So

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