Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 26 · 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.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) First (c) therefore (d) Although
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
   Then, brush all your teeth gently.
   Next, spit out the toothpaste.
   ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) But (d) since
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) Next
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) Next (d) so
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) However (c) therefore (d) because
12. 12.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
14. 14.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
15. 15.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
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) Next
20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) Although (d) because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Next (d) Although
22. 22.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
24. 24.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
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) First (c) because (d) therefore
26. 26.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
28. 28.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.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) Finally (c) First
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
36. 36.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) since (c) First (d) However
38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
39. 39.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
40. 40.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally

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