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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 287 · 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:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) so (c) since (d) Although
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.”     (a) finally (b) however (c) because
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water.     (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  8. 8.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) First (c) Because
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
  12. 12.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) First (c) However (d) therefore
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Next (d) since
  18. 18.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) Although (d) since
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) Finally (d) therefore
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) First (c) therefore (d) because
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  26. 26.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) Finally (c) Next
  27. 27.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  28. 28.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) Although (d) First
  29. 29.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  32. 32.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) But (c) Next (d) since
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, 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) First (c) Because
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    ___, cover the dough and let it rest.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So

Answer key

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

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