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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 142 · 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:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  4. 4.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) since (c) However (d) Next
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) since (c) Next (d) therefore
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) However (d) Next
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) since
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  17. 17.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  18. 18.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) Finally (c) First
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) First (c) Although (d) so
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) First (d) Although
  26. 26.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) Because (c) Finally
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  28. 28.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) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  30. 30.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) But
  33. 33.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
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it.     (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  40. 40.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because

Answer key

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

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