Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 105 · 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:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
3. 3.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
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
5. 5.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) First (c) Because
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   ___, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   ___, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) Next
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) since (c) so (d) Next
14. 14.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) because (c) But (d) therefore
17. 17.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.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
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) But (c) because (d) First
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) because
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Next (c) But (d) since
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) since (d) therefore
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
31. 31.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
34. 34.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
35. 35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
37. 37.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) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) Although
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) However (c) since (d) First
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally

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