Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 106 · 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:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
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:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) since (d) However
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
9. 9.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) Although
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Next (c) However (d) therefore
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) Finally
14. 14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
17. 17.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
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) However (c) so (d) because
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Although (d) Finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
26. 26.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) Finally (c) First
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
30. 30.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
31. 31.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) First (c) Because
32. 32.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
33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Next (d) But
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) so (c) since (d) But
35. 35.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
40. 40.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First

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