Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 174 · 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) However (c) Next (d) because
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) First
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
4. 4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) Next (c) so (d) because
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
7. 7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) But (d) since
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) Next
16. 16.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) so (d) Next
18. 18.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) Finally (c) First
19. 19.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
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Finally
21. 21.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) First (c) since (d) so
25. 25.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
27. 27.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
34. 34.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
35. 35.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
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) But (c) First (d) therefore
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
38. 38.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) Finally (c) Then
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
40. 40.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) First (c) Because

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