Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 250 · 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:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
2. 2.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
3. 3.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) Although
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.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) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
9. 9.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Although (c) because (d) Finally
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) Although (c) since (d) so
12. 12.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) since (c) However (d) so
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
15. 15.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
16. 16.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
20. 20.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
22. 22.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
23. 23.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
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
25. 25.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
26. 26.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
27. 27.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
28. 28.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) But (d) First
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
30. 30.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) Finally (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
33. 33.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
35. 35.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) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally

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