Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 120 · 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:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
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 gives a reason? (a) However (b) since (c) so (d) First
6. 6.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   ___, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
10. 10.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) Then (c) Finally
11. 11.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
15. 15.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) But (d) because
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) Finally (d) Although
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) However (c) Finally (d) so
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) First (c) However (d) because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
26. 26.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
27. 27.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
28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Finally
29. 29.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
30. 30.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
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 mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.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) Finally (c) Because
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, 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) Then
37. 37.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) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally

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