Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 185 · 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, 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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) Although (c) First (d) so
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) However (c) Next (d) since
5. 5.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
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
11. 11.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) therefore (d) But
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) Next (d) therefore
17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Next
18. 18.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) First (c) Because
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) Finally (d) therefore
21. 21.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) Then (c) First
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) Although
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
24. 24.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
25. 25.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
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
29. 29.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
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
31. 31.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) First (c) Finally
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) First (c) Because
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
35. 35.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Although (d) First
36. 36.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) Because (b) First (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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) Finally
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because

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