Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 51 · 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, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   ___, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   ___, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on one slice.
   Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
   Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Next (c) However (d) because
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
6. 6.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
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) However (c) since (d) so
9. 9.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
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) First (d) so
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
12. 12.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) But (d) so
13. 13.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
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
15. 15.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) However (c) therefore (d) Finally
16. 16.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) First (c) Next
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
22. 22.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
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
26. 26.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) Finally (c) First
27. 27.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) because (c) Next (d) therefore
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
29. 29.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
30. 30.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
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
32. 32.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) First (c) Next
33. 33.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
34. 34.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) so (d) First
36. 36.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) Finally (c) Next
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
40. 40.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) First (c) Because

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