Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 62 · 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, heat a little oil in a pan.
   Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
   Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
   ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
3. 3.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) so (c) However (d) because
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) First (c) so (d) However
5. 5.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) Because (c) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
7. 7.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) First (c) since (d) so
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   ___, 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) Then
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Finally (c) Although (d) so
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) First
13. 13.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) Next (c) First
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) because (c) Finally (d) so
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
17. 17.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) However (c) because (d) Next
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
19. 19.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
21. 21.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) Because (c) Finally
22. 22.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
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:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
29. 29.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
30. 30.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) First (c) since (d) so
32. 32.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
34. 34.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
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
36. 36.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
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Next (c) Although (d) so
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First

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