Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 128 · 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:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) since (d) But
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
5. 5.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
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   ___, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) so (d) However
9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) so (d) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
14. 14.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
16. 16.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.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
18. 18.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) Because (c) Finally
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) so
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) First (c) because (d) Although
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
25. 25.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Although (c) since (d) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
27. 27.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
35. 35.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
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) But
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
40. 40.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally

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