Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 283 · 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:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
2. 2.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) Next (c) Finally
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
   ___, pour in milk and sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
5. 5.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) But (c) because (d) so
6. 6.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) Finally (c) Then
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
11. 11.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) so (c) because (d) Although
12. 12.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) therefore (d) Next
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) Finally (c) However (d) so
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
16. 16.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
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) However (c) Next (d) therefore
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
22. 22.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) Next (c) First
23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
26. 26.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) Next (c) so (d) because
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
29. 29.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) Because (c) Finally
30. 30.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
31. 31.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
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
34. 34.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
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) therefore (d) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) because (c) therefore (d) But
39. 39.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) First (c) Next
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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