Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 268 · 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 the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) First (c) since (d) Although
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) therefore (c) because (d) First
3. 3.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
4. 4.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) But (c) since (d) Finally
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) Although (d) Next
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) Finally
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) But (c) because (d) therefore
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) therefore (c) since (d) Next
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
20. 20.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
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.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
24. 24.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
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) However (c) because (d) therefore
27. 27.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) Because (c) Finally
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
29. 29.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
30. 30.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
31. 31.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
35. 35.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) so (d) But
38. 38.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
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because

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