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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 140 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
  3. 3.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
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Next (c) therefore (d) Although
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  7. 7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) so
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  11. 11.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  13. 13.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) First (c) Finally
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  15. 15.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  16. 16.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
  17. 17.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) First (c) Because
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) But
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  22. 22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) Although
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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) Finally (c) Because
  28. 28.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) because
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) However
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  36. 36.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) Because

Answer key

  1. because
  2. so
  3. First
  4. because
  5. Next
  6. because
  7. Next
  8. because
  9. since
  10. So
  11. Then
  12. So
  13. First
  14. So
  15. First
  16. Finally
  17. First
  18. Then
  19. But
  20. because
  21. Next
  22. First
  23. Next
  24. First
  25. therefore
  26. First
  27. Finally
  28. First
  29. because
  30. Next
  31. because
  32. because
  33. However
  34. However
  35. So
  36. Finally
  37. However
  38. However
  39. Finally
  40. First

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