Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 237 · 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.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Next (d) However
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) so (c) Next (d) since
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) so (c) However (d) First
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
5. 5.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) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
8. 8.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
9. 9.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
10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) Next (c) so (d) because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
16. 16.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
17. 17.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) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) since (c) But (d) so
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
22. 22.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
23. 23.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
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) Although (c) since (d) so
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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
26. 26.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
29. 29.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) so
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
32. 32.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
34. 34.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
35. 35.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
36. 36.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
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
38. 38.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) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.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

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