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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 205 · 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 gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) But (d) Finally
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) But (c) because (d) so
  6. 6.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  7. 7.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
  9. 9.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) Next (d) But
  11. 11.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) First (c) Finally
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) Next (c) since (d) therefore
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  18. 18.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  20. 20.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) However (d) Finally
  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) Finally (c) First
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.     (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Next (d) Although
  30. 30.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) Finally (c) First
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  32. 32.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) since (c) so (d) First
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) so (c) Although (d) since
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  40. 40.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

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

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