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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 187 · 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:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  2. 2.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  3. 3.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) But (c) Finally (d) because
  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) First (c) Finally
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  8. 8.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  10. 10.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Next (c) But (d) so
  13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) But (c) Next (d) therefore
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) because (c) However (d) so
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Although (c) so (d) First
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) However (d) Next
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) However
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  25. 25.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  26. 26.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) Next (c) First
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) since
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  33. 33.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
  34. 34.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) Finally (c) First
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  36. 36.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  40. 40.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

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

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