Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 69 · 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 gives a reason? (a) since (b) therefore (c) However (d) First
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
3. 3.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
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) since (c) Next (d) Although
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
8. 8.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) However (d) First
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
12. 12.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
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) However (c) so (d) First
16. 16.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.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) Finally (c) First
22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) However (c) since (d) therefore
23. 23.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) so (c) Although (d) Finally
24. 24.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
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
26. 26.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
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
32. 32.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
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) However (c) therefore (d) First
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:
    ___, 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) First (c) Finally
36. 36.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
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
39. 39.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because

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