Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 125 · 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.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) because (d) However
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Next (c) therefore (d) But
3. 3.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) because (c) so (d) But
5. 5.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
15. 15.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.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) Then (c) First
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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
20. 20.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
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) therefore (d) Although
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) First (c) But (d) so
31. 31.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
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Finally (c) But (d) since
33. 33.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
35. 35.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
36. 36.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
37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
39. 39.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) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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) Finally (b) Then (c) First

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