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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 192 · 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:
    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) Finally (c) Because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) First (c) because (d) therefore
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Although (c) Finally (d) so
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) so (d) First
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) so
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) so (c) First (d) because
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) Next (d) so
  19. 19.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.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
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) However (d) Finally
  23. 23.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) since (c) First (d) therefore
  25. 25.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
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  27. 27.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
  28. 28.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) because (d) therefore
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  32. 32.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
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  34. 34.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) Finally (c) Then
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  38. 38.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) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Next (c) because (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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