Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 50 · 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.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) since (c) Next (d) so
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
3. 3.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) therefore (c) since (d) First
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   ___, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
6. 6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
8. 8.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) Finally (c) Although (d) since
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
12. 12.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Although (d) Next
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Finally (c) But (d) because
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) because
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
19. 19.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) because (c) so (d) First
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) therefore (d) because
24. 24.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Although (c) since (d) Finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
27. 27.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
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.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
33. 33.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
35. 35.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
38. 38.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) Although
39. 39.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
40. 40.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) Finally (c) Because

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