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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 222 · 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) so (b) since (c) But (d) First
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) Next
  5. 5.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) since (d) But
  7. 7.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
  8. 8.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) Finally (c) Next
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) Finally (d) But
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) However
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Although (c) First (d) therefore
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) But (c) First (d) because
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) But
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  25. 25.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) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  27. 27.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
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  31. 31.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) First (c) Because
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) First (c) But (d) because
  37. 37.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  40. 40.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) Next (c) Finally

Answer key

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

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