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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 282 · 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 plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  2. 2.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  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.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  9. 9.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) Finally (c) First
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) But (c) Next (d) so
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) However (c) so (d) Next
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) because (c) therefore (d) But
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) Next (d) because
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  18. 18.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  19. 19.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) First (d) However
  22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) since (c) But (d) Finally
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  25. 25.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) so (c) But (d) since
  28. 28.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) Because (c) First
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  32. 32.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) First (c) Then
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  34. 34.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) Finally (c) Next
  35. 35.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) Because (c) First
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  39. 39.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
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So

Answer key

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

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