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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 269 · 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:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) First (c) since (d) therefore
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) Although (c) since (d) therefore
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) First (c) so (d) because
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  6. 6.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) But (d) First
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  16. 16.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
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) so
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  21. 21.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Next (d) But
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  27. 27.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) Next (c) Finally
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Finally (c) But (d) 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) since (c) so (d) Finally
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because

Answer key

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

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