Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 244 · 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) However (b) Because (c) So
2. 2.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) Next
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   Next, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) First (c) Because
6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) But (c) since (d) Finally
7. 7.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) Finally (c) Because
8. 8.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) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
10. 10.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) Because (c) First
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) However (d) so
13. 13.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) Although
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) because (c) therefore (d) Although
18. 18.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) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
21. 21.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
22. 22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
23. 23.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
24. 24.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
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
28. 28.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Although (c) First (d) so
31. 31.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) Then (c) Finally
32. 32.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) But (c) because (d) Next
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) since (c) Finally (d) However
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Next (d) because

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