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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 175 · 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.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) Finally (c) Because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Although (c) so (d) First
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) since (d) Finally
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) Although (d) because
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  8. 8.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) because
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) Although (c) First (d) therefore
  13. 13.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  14. 14.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) since (d) But
  17. 17.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) Finally (c) First
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  20. 20.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) Finally (c) Then
  21. 21.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) Finally (c) Because
  22. 22.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) Next
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  29. 29.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) Finally (c) Then
  30. 30.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  32. 32.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
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  34. 34.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  36. 36.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) Although
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however

Answer key

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

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