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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 258 · 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:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) since (c) Although (d) so
  4. 4.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) Because (c) First
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) First (c) since (d) But
  7. 7.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
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  9. 9.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) since (c) Although (d) so
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  14. 14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) However (d) Finally
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon around it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  18. 18.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) Although (d) since
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  21. 21.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Although (c) so (d) First
  25. 25.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  27. 27.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) Finally (c) First
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  34. 34.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  35. 35.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  40. 40.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) Because (c) First

Answer key

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

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