Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 14 · 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) First (c) because (d) Although
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (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) However (b) So (c) Because
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) because
5. 5.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) However
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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) since (c) However (d) so
10. 10.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) Finally (c) Next
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
15. 15.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) therefore (c) since (d) But
17. 17.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
18. 18.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
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) because (c) However (d) so
23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) However
25. 25.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
26. 26.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
27. 27.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
29. 29.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
31. 31.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.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) Then (c) First
34. 34.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) Finally (c) First
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) therefore (c) because (d) Finally
37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
38. 38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however

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