Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 288 · 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:
   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
2. 2.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
3. 3.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) so (d) However
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
8. 8.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) Because (c) First
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Next (c) Although (d) because
11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
12. 12.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) First (c) because (d) However
15. 15.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
17. 17.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) since (d) Next
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
20. 20.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) Finally (c) First
21. 21.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
26. 26.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
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
33. 33.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
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
36. 36.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) First (c) But (d) so
37. 37.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
38. 38.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So

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