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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 2 · 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.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) since (c) Finally (d) so
  2. 2.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  6. 6.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Finally (d) However
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) Next (c) therefore (d) because
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) therefore (d) First
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  21. 21.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) Although (d) so
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) Although (d) since
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) because (c) Although (d) so
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  29. 29.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  30. 30.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  31. 31.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  35. 35.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) Finally (c) Because
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  37. 37.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  40. 40.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

Answer key

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

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