Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 159 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) because (d) But
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
3. 3.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
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) But (c) Finally (d) therefore
5. 5.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) First (c) Because
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Although (d) Next
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) so (d) Next
9. 9.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) First (c) Then
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
11. 11.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) Although (d) because
13. 13.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
14. 14.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
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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) But (c) First (d) since
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) First (d) But
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) Although (c) since (d) so
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
27. 27.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
28. 28.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
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
30. 30.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
33. 33.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
34. 34.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
35. 35.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) However (d) since
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So

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