Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 59 · 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, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
   Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) because (c) therefore (d) Next
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
5. 5.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
6. 6.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) However (c) First (d) because
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
8. 8.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) But (c) because (d) First
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
12. 12.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
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) since
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
15. 15.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
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
17. 17.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
20. 20.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
27. 27.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
28. 28.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
29. 29.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
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, 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) Then (c) Finally
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
34. 34.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
35. 35.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) because (c) Next (d) Although
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) Next (c) so (d) since
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
40. 40.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because

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