Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 215 · 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:
   ___, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) because
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) However
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
7. 7.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) However
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wet your hands with clean water.
   Then, rub soap on your hands.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) However (c) Next (d) since
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) because (c) therefore (d) But
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) Next (c) so (d) since
17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
18. 18.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
20. 20.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
21. 21.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
22. 22.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) First (c) Then
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) therefore (d) because
24. 24.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
25. 25.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) Then (c) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
27. 27.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
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) But (c) Next (d) therefore
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
35. 35.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
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) Although
38. 38.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
39. 39.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) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally

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