Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 196 · 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:
   ___, 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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) However (c) Finally (d) because
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Next (d) because
5. 5.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) First (c) Next
6. 6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) since
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
10. 10.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) Next (d) so
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
15. 15.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
16. 16.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
20. 20.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
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
23. 23.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
24. 24.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
26. 26.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
27. 27.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) Finally (c) Because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) since (c) First (d) therefore
31. 31.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
32. 32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Next (d) But
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) because (d) Although
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally

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