Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 177 · 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.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) However (c) therefore (d) since
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
6. 6.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) But (c) because (d) so
10. 10.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
14. 14.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) Finally (c) Because
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) First (c) since (d) therefore
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
17. 17.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) First (c) since (d) However
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
20. 20.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
22. 22.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) First
23. 23.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.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
25. 25.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
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) Although (c) since (d) therefore
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
29. 29.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) Next
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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
31. 31.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) Finally (b) Next (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:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) Although
35. 35.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) Although
36. 36.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.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) Then (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.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

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