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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 23 · 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:
    ___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  10. 10.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
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Next
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) since (d) But
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) Although
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) First
  18. 18.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) Finally (c) Because
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
  21. 21.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) because (c) Next (d) so
  23. 23.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) Finally (c) Because
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.     (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  30. 30.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) First (d) However
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) since
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  39. 39.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however

Answer key

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

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