Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 264 · 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, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) First
3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
4. 4.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   Next, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
8. 8.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
12. 12.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) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) because (d) therefore
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) But
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) because (c) so (d) But
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) Although
28. 28.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
29. 29.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
34. 34.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
35. 35.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
39. 39.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
40. 40.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) First (c) Finally

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