Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 290 · 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:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
2. 2.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
4. 4.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) But (c) so (d) since
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) Next (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Finally (b) But (c) since (d) therefore
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) Next (c) because (d) Although
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) so (c) Next (d) But
11. 11.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
12. 12.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) First (c) Next
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) Next (d) because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
15. 15.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
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) Finally (c) Next
17. 17.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) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.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
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) First (d) since
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) First (d) since
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Next (b) because (c) However (d) therefore
33. 33.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
36. 36.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
37. 37.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) First (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
40. 40.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally

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