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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 27 · 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:
    ___, 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
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) so (d) Finally
  5. 5.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) because (d) First
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) Finally (d) But
  14. 14.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  17. 17.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  18. 18.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) Finally (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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) therefore (c) However (d) since
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) Next (d) so
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) Although
  27. 27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) But (c) Next (d) therefore
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) But (d) because
  30. 30.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  31. 31.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  32. 32.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) Next (d) since
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  38. 38.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) Finally (c) Then
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  40. 40.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

Answer key

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

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