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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 156 · 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 gives a reason? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) But
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  4. 4.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  5. 5.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) Because (c) Finally
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Finally (c) However (d) because
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.     (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) However (d) therefore
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) First (d) But
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  17. 17.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  20. 20.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  22. 22.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  23. 23.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  25. 25.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) First (c) Because
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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) Next (c) Finally
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  29. 29.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) First (c) Finally
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) since (d) First
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Next (c) so (d) because
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Next
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
  35. 35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  40. 40.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

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

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