Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 259 · 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:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) First (d) Although
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) so (c) First (d) since
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
7. 7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
8. 8.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) Because (c) Finally
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
11. 11.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) Then (c) Finally
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
13. 13.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
14. 14.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) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) since (c) Next (d) so
16. 16.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) since (d) However
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
19. 19.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) However (c) so (d) since
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
26. 26.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) However (c) because (d) so
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
29. 29.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
30. 30.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
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
32. 32.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
33. 33.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) therefore (c) since (d) However
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
39. 39.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) Although (c) Finally (d) therefore

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