Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 24 · 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:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) However (c) Finally (d) since
3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, write the letter.
   Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   ___, seal the envelope.
   Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
6. 6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
7. 7.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) because
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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) Next (d) therefore
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
13. 13.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) Then (c) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
15. 15.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) Finally (c) First
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
18. 18.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
19. 19.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.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
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
24. 24.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) However (d) since
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) Although
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) therefore (c) since (d) Next
31. 31.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
32. 32.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
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
34. 34.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
35. 35.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) because
37. 37.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
38. 38.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So

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