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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 246 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) However (c) because (d) Finally
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Although (c) because (d) First
  7. 7.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) First (c) Finally
  8. 8.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) First (c) Finally
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  11. 11.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  12. 12.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) since (c) However (d) so
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) since (d) Finally
  16. 16.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
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) Finally
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it.     (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  20. 20.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  25. 25.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) Finally (c) Next
  26. 26.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) Finally (c) First
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  29. 29.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  32. 32.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) Finally (c) First
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) since (d) First
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) Although
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) But
  38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  39. 39.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  40. 40.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

  1. So
  2. So
  3. Next
  4. Finally
  5. Finally
  6. so
  7. First
  8. First
  9. However
  10. because
  11. Next
  12. First
  13. However
  14. since
  15. therefore
  16. Next
  17. because
  18. Next
  19. So
  20. Next
  21. First
  22. because
  23. So
  24. However
  25. Next
  26. First
  27. So
  28. So
  29. Then
  30. So
  31. because
  32. First
  33. However
  34. However
  35. because
  36. Although
  37. But
  38. Then
  39. Then
  40. Then

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