Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 256 · 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, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) First (d) Although
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) since (d) therefore
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
11. 11.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
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) Although
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
14. 14.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Next (d) However
20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
21. 21.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) so (c) However (d) since
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
26. 26.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
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
28. 28.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
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
30. 30.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
31. 31.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (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.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.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
36. 36.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) Finally (c) First
37. 37.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
38. 38.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) therefore (d) Next
40. 40.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

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