Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 178 · 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:
   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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) so (c) First (d) Although
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
5. 5.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
6. 6.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) Although (c) because (d) so
10. 10.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
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
15. 15.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) But (d) because
17. 17.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
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) since (c) therefore (d) But
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Next (d) However
21. 21.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.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
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
25. 25.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) since (c) But (d) so
29. 29.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) However
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) since (d) so
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
33. 33.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
35. 35.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) First (c) Because
36. 36.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
37. 37.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) However (d) because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because

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