Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 202 · 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:
   ___, 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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) so (c) Although (d) since
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, 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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
4. 4.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
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   ___, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
8. 8.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   ___, spit out the toothpaste.
   Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
11. 11.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) so (d) because
13. 13.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
14. 14.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
16. 16.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) First (d) But
19. 19.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
20. 20.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
22. 22.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
23. 23.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) Finally
24. 24.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) Finally (c) because (d) therefore
29. 29.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) Because (c) First
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
32. 32.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
35. 35.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) since (c) Next (d) But
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) Finally (b) First (c) Then

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