Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 225 · 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:
   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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) Although
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) so (c) Finally (d) However
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) since (d) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
7. 7.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   ___, stick the ends with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
12. 12.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) First (c) Because
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
14. 14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Finally
16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
17. 17.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
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
22. 22.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
23. 23.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) Finally (c) Next
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
29. 29.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
30. 30.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
31. 31.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) But (c) because (d) so
33. 33.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
34. 34.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
35. 35.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) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally

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