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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 273 · 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:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  2. 2.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  4. 4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) because (d) Although
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) Finally
  8. 8.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) Then (c) Finally
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) so (c) Although (d) since
  10. 10.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) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) However (d) First
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) Although (d) First
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) But (c) since (d) Next
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) therefore (c) First (d) But
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  21. 21.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
  22. 22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  23. 23.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) First (c) Next
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) however (b) because (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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  29. 29.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) Then (c) Finally
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) However (d) because
  33. 33.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) Because (c) Finally
  34. 34.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  35. 35.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) so (c) Next (d) But
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

Answer key

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

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