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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 217 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) But (c) Next (d) because
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) so (c) However (d) because
  10. 10.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) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Although (d) Next
  14. 14.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  16. 16.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
  17. 17.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
  18. 18.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) First (c) Because
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  22. 22.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Although (c) therefore (d) First
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  28. 28.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
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) since (c) But (d) so
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) However
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  36. 36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  37. 37.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) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So

Answer key

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

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