Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 13 · 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:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   ___, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) Although (c) because (d) therefore
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) First
12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
13. 13.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
14. 14.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
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
17. 17.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
18. 18.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
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) because (d) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Next (c) But (d) therefore
22. 22.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) Next (c) since (d) therefore
28. 28.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Although (c) since (d) First
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) Although (d) because
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) First (c) Finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
32. 32.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) But
33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) since (c) But (d) therefore
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (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) Because (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
38. 38.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) First (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
40. 40.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) Finally (c) First

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