Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 17 · 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) Next (b) since (c) so (d) Although
2. 2.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
3. 3.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) so
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) Finally (d) since
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) However
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
14. 14.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) First (c) Then
15. 15.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) Finally (c) First
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
17. 17.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
18. 18.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) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.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) Finally (c) Because
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) so (c) because (d) However
26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) However
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Next (c) therefore (d) since
28. 28.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.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
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) since
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
35. 35.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
38. 38.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) Finally (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however

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