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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 270 · 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:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) But
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) Although (d) so
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) First (d) However
  8. 8.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  11. 11.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) First (c) Because
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  15. 15.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) Finally (c) First
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  22. 22.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  23. 23.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) Finally (d) so
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) But
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) since (c) Finally (d) so
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  39. 39.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) Although (d) because

Answer key

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

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