Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 248 · 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:
   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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.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
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) However (c) therefore (d) since
4. 4.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.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) Finally (c) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
7. 7.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) Because (c) First
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   Next, knead it into a soft dough.
   ___, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
10. 10.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
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Although (d) First
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) First (d) Although
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Finally (d) However
16. 16.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
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) However
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) However
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) Then (c) First
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) Because (c) Finally
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) because (c) Next (d) so
23. 23.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
24. 24.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
25. 25.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
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) Next (d) so
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.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
30. 30.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) But
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
33. 33.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) Next (c) First
34. 34.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
35. 35.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) Finally (c) First
36. 36.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
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then

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