Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 34 · 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:
   ___, 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
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
4. 4.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
5. 5.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
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
7. 7.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) Although (c) so (d) because
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) so (c) Next (d) because
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
16. 16.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) Next
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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) because (c) Although (d) Finally
19. 19.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) First (c) so (d) However
21. 21.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) Next (c) therefore (d) since
22. 22.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
23. 23.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) Because (c) Finally
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) so (d) Next
25. 25.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) Next (c) First
26. 26.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
28. 28.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) because
30. 30.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) First (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) However (c) First (d) therefore
33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
36. 36.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
37. 37.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So

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