Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 238 · 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) so (b) because (c) First (d) Although
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) But (c) so (d) because
4. 4.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) Then (c) First
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
6. 6.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
7. 7.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) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) because (d) But
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
10. 10.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
12. 12.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) Finally (c) Next
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) since (c) Next (d) But
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
19. 19.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) First (d) so
20. 20.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
21. 21.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) However (d) because
22. 22.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) Next (c) because (d) therefore
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
25. 25.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
30. 30.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
34. 34.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) Although
37. 37.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
39. 39.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) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First

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