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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 167 · 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) However (b) so (c) because (d) Next
  2. 2.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  3. 3.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) so (c) since (d) Next
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) however (b) finally (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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  14. 14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  15. 15.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  17. 17.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
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) so (d) Finally
  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) Because (c) Finally
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) However (c) Finally (d) therefore
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) because
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) But (d) First
  34. 34.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  40. 40.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

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

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