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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 118 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) But (c) so (d) because
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) But (c) First (d) therefore
  6. 6.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  7. 7.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  9. 9.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) First (c) Although (d) since
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) Next (c) so (d) But
  13. 13.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) Although (c) so (d) because
  16. 16.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) First (c) Next
  17. 17.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
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) since
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  20. 20.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) Finally (c) Because
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  22. 22.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) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  30. 30.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  31. 31.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green.     (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Next (d) since
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) But (c) so (d) since
  37. 37.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  40. 40.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

Answer key

  1. However
  2. First
  3. So
  4. So
  5. therefore
  6. Finally
  7. First
  8. First
  9. Next
  10. since
  11. First
  12. because
  13. Finally
  14. So
  15. so
  16. Next
  17. First
  18. Although
  19. However
  20. Finally
  21. So
  22. First
  23. because
  24. However
  25. because
  26. But
  27. because
  28. However
  29. because
  30. Then
  31. Then
  32. So
  33. Then
  34. Next
  35. So
  36. Finally
  37. Finally
  38. Finally
  39. because
  40. First

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