Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 16 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) However (c) since (d) so
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) Although
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
8. 8.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
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) But
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
13. 13.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
15. 15.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) Finally (c) First
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) First (c) Although (d) since
17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
18. 18.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) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
20. 20.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
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) Although (d) First
23. 23.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
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:
    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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
28. 28.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
30. 30.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
31. 31.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.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) Because (c) First
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
34. 34.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
36. 36.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
37. 37.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) Because (c) First
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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
39. 39.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) First (c) Then
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because

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