Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 138 · 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, 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) Then (c) Finally
2. 2.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
4. 4.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) First (c) Next
5. 5.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) Next (d) therefore
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
7. 7.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) Finally (c) Then
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Although (c) Finally (d) therefore
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) However (d) therefore
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
16. 16.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
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
18. 18.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) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) so (c) because (d) But
20. 20.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
24. 24.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
31. 31.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) But
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
34. 34.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) Although
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) so
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, 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) Then
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
40. 40.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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