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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 164 · 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) since (c) Although (d) Next
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) First (c) so (d) since
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) because
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  8. 8.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  9. 9.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
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Finally (c) so (d) But
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  13. 13.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Next (c) therefore (d) Although
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  17. 17.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) But (c) because (d) Next
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
  22. 22.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  25. 25.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  27. 27.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) But (d) since
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  36. 36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) Finally
  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) Because (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

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

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