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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 158 · 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 result? (a) But (b) since (c) Finally (d) so
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  4. 4.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  7. 7.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Although (c) Finally (d) because
  10. 10.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) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  13. 13.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Although (d) First
  15. 15.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  17. 17.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) Finally (c) First
  18. 18.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) Although (d) Finally
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) because (d) First
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  28. 28.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
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  31. 31.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

Answer key

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

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