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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 119 · 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.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Finally (c) However (d) therefore
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Next
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) However (c) so (d) First
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) because (c) so (d) However
  8. 8.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) Finally (c) Then
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) But (c) Finally (d) since
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  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:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  15. 15.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) Because (c) First
  16. 16.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) Finally (c) First
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Finally
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
  19. 19.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  22. 22.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  27. 27.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) since (c) But (d) so
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) Finally (d) therefore
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  35. 35.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  38. 38.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) Because (c) Finally
  39. 39.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
  40. 40.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

Answer key

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

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