Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 274 · 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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
4. 4.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) Then (c) Finally
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) so (c) Although (d) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) First (c) because (d) But
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) because (b) so (c) Next (d) Although
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
11. 11.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
12. 12.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    ___, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) First (c) Although (d) because
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
20. 20.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) First (c) Because
21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
22. 22.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) because (d) However
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Although (d) Next
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) Although
28. 28.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) First (c) Because
29. 29.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) Then (c) Finally
30. 30.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
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) But (c) therefore (d) since
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
34. 34.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
36. 36.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) Finally (c) Then
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
38. 38.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
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally

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