Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 235 · 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:
   ___, 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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) However
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) First (c) However (d) since
4. 4.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.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) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) therefore
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Next
13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) But (c) First (d) since
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
23. 23.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
24. 24.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
25. 25.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
26. 26.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
27. 27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
28. 28.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
33. 33.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
34. 34.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
35. 35.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
36. 36.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) Although (c) because (d) therefore

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