Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 231 · 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:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) since (c) so (d) Next
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) First (c) so (d) because
5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) But (d) Finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
7. 7.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) Although (c) therefore (d) because
8. 8.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
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put an egg in a pan of water.
   Then, boil it for ten minutes.
   ___, cool the egg in cold water.
   Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) Although (d) so
12. 12.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
13. 13.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
16. 16.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) However
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
19. 19.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
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) so (d) because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, 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) Because
26. 26.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
27. 27.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
28. 28.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) Next (c) First
29. 29.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) But (c) Next (d) since
31. 31.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
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
33. 33.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) because (c) therefore (d) Although
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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.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) Then (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
40. 40.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First

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