Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 11 · 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:
   ___, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, 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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) because (d) First
5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) However (d) so
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   Next, cool the egg in cold water.
   Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Next (c) so (d) since
9. 9.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
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) But
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
13. 13.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) First (c) However (d) because
16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) since (d) Finally
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) since
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) But (c) because (d) Next
20. 20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
23. 23.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
34. 34.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
36. 36.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) Finally (c) Because
37. 37.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
38. 38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
39. 39.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So

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