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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 151 · 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.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) But
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) First
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Next
  4. 4.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) Finally (c) Then
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Next (c) therefore (d) However
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) First (d) because
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) Although (c) so (d) because
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  13. 13.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) But (d) First
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  25. 25.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
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) However (d) therefore
  28. 28.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) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  30. 30.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  33. 33.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) since (c) However (d) Next
  40. 40.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

Answer key

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

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